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Dew, by Dollman, watercolor, 1875

Dew

Dollman

1875

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Dew is a 1875 watercolor by Dollman, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Dollman
When & what style?
1875 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet field of wildflowers and tall grasses under a pale sky. The colors are soft—whites, greens, and blues—with a few dark bushes in the middle. The brushstrokes are loose, almost like quick sketches, and the light looks gentle, as if it’s early morning. Notice how the artist didn’t paint every blade of grass but still made the scene feel real. The sky is mostly empty, with just a few birds flying. If you like this style, look up Impressionism.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour *Dew*, created in 1875 by Dollman, features two distinct signatures from the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Dollman

This artist painted quiet watercolours around the turn of the 20th century. Two of their works in our collection are The Cloud and Dew, both soft, pale scenes that catch light at dawn or dusk. They chose small…

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