Winchester Cathedral: entrance to the Deanery from the south
1821
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1821
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Winchester Cathedral: entrance to the Deanery from the south is a 1821 watercolor by John Constable, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a quiet courtyard with old stone buildings. On the left, a person in dark clothes stands near an arched doorway. The walls are rough, and the sky is pale with a few clouds. A tall tower rises in the background, with another building’s arched windows facing the courtyard. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes—some areas look almost scribbled. The light is soft, but shadows aren’t sharp, giving the scene a dreamy feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this sketch up close.
