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Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's

George Haydock Dodgson , 1830

Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's, by George Haydock Dodgson, watercolor, 1830
Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's, by George Haydock Dodgson, watercolor, 1830

Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist George Haydock Dodgson. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour by George Haydock Dodgson captures a scene on Newgate Street, oriented eastward.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a bustling street with the old Newgate Prison and St. Paul's Cathedral visible in the distance. Figures and horse-drawn carriages populate the scene, while a seated man and a standing figure draw the viewer's eye.

Technique & Style

Dodgson's use of muted colours and soft brushstrokes conveys a sense of serenity amidst the urban activity. The artist's detailed rendering of architectural and textile textures adds depth to the work.

St. Paul's, London
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Artist & collection

Portrait of George Haydock Dodgson

Artist

George Haydock Dodgson

George Haydock Dodgson was an English watercolour artist and woodcut engraver. He contributed illustrations to the Illustrated London News.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's?

Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's was painted by George Haydock Dodgson in 1830.

Where can I see Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's?

Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's?

Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's?

Museum-quality prints of Solitude: View of Newgate Street, looking east, showing the old prison and St. Paul's are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.