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A Common, by Evert Collier, watercolor, 1860

A Common

Evert Collier

1860

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

A Common is a 1860 watercolor by Evert Collier, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Evert Collier
When & what style?
1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a wide, open landscape with rolling hills and a cloudy sky. In the foreground, there’s a simple stone wall and some grassy patches. Farther back, you can see a few small buildings and some sheep grazing. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture light and movement, especially in the sky. The colors are soft and natural, focusing on everyday scenes rather than grand subjects. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour titled *A Common*, signed by the artist, depicts a rural landscape scene.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Portrait of Evert Collier
Artist

Evert Collier

Evert Collier (26 January 1642 – few days before 8 September 1708) was a Dutch Golden Age still-life painter known for vanitas and trompe-l'œil paintings.

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