A Courtyard at Anacapri
1900
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1900
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a quiet courtyard with arched walls and a stone floor. Sunlight streams in through the arches, lighting up the space. A few people sit in the shade—one on a low stool, another on the ground—while a dog lies nearby. Pots and a basket rest against the wall, and vines climb over the arches. The brushstrokes are loose, letting the light and shadows play across the scene. The artist focused on simple shapes and everyday life, not grand details. Check out more by Fayrer, Fanny Jane to see how she painted light and space.
