St John's Bridge, Cambridge
1889
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1889
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
St John's Bridge, Cambridge is a 1889 watercolor by John Fulleylove, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a stone bridge with three arches over a calm river. On the bridge’s railing, a woman in a light dress sits near a tall, leafy tree. To the left, a brick building with small windows and a sloped roof stands behind a wrought-iron fence. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and muted blues—with quick brushstrokes that keep it loose. The bridge’s design looks old but sturdy, and the woman’s quiet presence adds a touch of everyday life. The artist used watercolor to capture light and movement, blending colors smoothly. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
A watercolour painting of a bridge in Cambridge, signed and dated by the artist in 1889.
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John Fulleylove (1845–1908) was an English artist, born in Leicester.
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