The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
1889
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1889
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge is a 1889 watercolor by John Fulleylove, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet street scene with two big buildings. The left one has tall columns and a fence in front, while the right side has smaller houses with signs hanging outside. People in old-fashioned clothes walk along the sidewalk, some standing in groups. The sky is light blue with soft clouds, and the street looks clean and empty. The artist used loose brushstrokes and light colors to make the scene feel airy. The buildings have simple details, and the people are small but clear. This style was common in the late 1800s. Look up Realism to see how artists captured everyday life in their work.
John Fulleylove (1845–1908) was an English artist, born in Leicester.
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