1830
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's is a 1830 watercolor by George Haydock Dodgson, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a view of Newgate Street, looking east, with the old prison and St. Paul's in the background. The scene is set in a busy street with people and horse-drawn carriages moving about. In the foreground, a man sits on the ground, looking down, while another man stands nearby, gazing out at the viewer. The painting's use of muted colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of calm, despite the hustle and bustle of the street scene. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate architecture of the buildings and the textures of the clothing and surroundings. For more information on this style of painting, explore the Romanticism movement.
A watercolour by George Haydock Dodgson depicts Newgate Street in an easterly direction, capturing the old prison and the distant view of St. Paul’s.
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George Haydock Dodgson was an English watercolour artist and woodcut engraver. He contributed illustrations to the Illustrated London News.
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