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Bridge over the river Herauz at Amol, a town of Mazunderan

James Baillie Fraser

1824

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Bridge over the river Herauz at Amol, a town of Mazunderan is a 1824 watercolor by James Baillie Fraser, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: James Baillie Fraser
When & what style?: 1824 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet river winding through a small town. A stone bridge with several arches stretches across the water, connecting both sides. On the banks, a few people and animals are scattered—some walking, others standing near buildings with red roofs. In the background, misty mountains fade into a pale blue sky, while trees line the river’s edge. The soft, dreamy colors and distant haze give the scene a peaceful, almost magical feel. This style was popular in the early 1800s for showing nature as grand yet gentle. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing by James Baillie Fraser depicts a bridge spanning the Herauz River in Amol, a town in Mazunderan, based on the artist’s visit in May 1822. The work reflects Fraser’s observations recorded in his 1826 publication *Travels and Adventures in the Persian Provinces*. It was later sold at Bonhams in August 1976 as part of a pair of works.

Read the full account in the museum source.