Potter Gate, Lincoln
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting shows a quiet street scene with a gate and a cathedral in the background. The artist spent summers in Lincoln, where his wife and brother-in-law grew up. This personal connection might have inspired his gentle portrayal of the town. You can learn more about the use of light and shadow in this painting by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
