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Tea on the Terrace

Fred Mayor

1885

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Tea on the Terrace is a 1885 watercolor by Fred Mayor, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Fred Mayor
When & what style?: 1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a light hat sitting at a small table under a tree. The leaves are yellow and orange, and the branches are bare in some spots. The background is dark, with a hint of a building or wall behind her. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a soft, sketchy feel. This style was common in watercolors of the time. Look up Impressionism to see more paintings like this one.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour *Tea on the Terrace* by Fred Mayor, dated 1885, depicts a scene of afternoon tea outdoors, with the artist’s signature visible on the work.

Read the full account in the museum source.