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Handsworth Old Church

David Cox

1828

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Handsworth Old Church is a 1828 watercolor by David Cox, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: David Cox
When & what style?: 1828 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a church with a tall tower and a large tree in front of it. The church is made of light-colored stone and has a pointed roof. The tree is very big and has lots of leaves. In the foreground, there are people standing near a wall. They are all wearing old-fashioned clothes. The sky above is blue with some white clouds. The painting style is very detailed and colorful, which is typical of Romanticism. You can learn more about this style by looking into Romanticism.