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Old Windmill, near Eastbourne, by Fripp, watercolor, 1862

Old Windmill, near Eastbourne

Fripp

1862

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Old Windmill, near Eastbourne is a 1862 watercolor by Fripp, a British Romanticism work, depicting Windmill, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Fripp
When & what style?
1862 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a windmill in a rural landscape. The windmill is positioned on the left side of the image, with its blades turned to the right. In the foreground, a dirt road leads to the windmill, and a group of sheep are grazing in the grass. The sky above is cloudy, and the overall atmosphere of the painting is one of serenity. The artist has used muted colors to create a sense of calmness, which is typical of Impressionist and Realist paintings. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the movement of Impressionism.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting from 1862 depicts an old windmill and is signed and dated by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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