1898
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Dominant colour
Fording the Brook is a 1898 oil by George Turner, a Impressionism work, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
This painting depicts a serene scene of people and horses crossing a brook, with a dirt road winding through the landscape. The sky is filled with clouds, and trees line the road. In the foreground, a dog is seen wading through the water, while people on horseback and in a cart navigate the brook. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The painting invites the viewer to step into its tranquil world. To explore more works like this, look up the artist George Turner.
George Turner (2 April 1841 – 29 March 1910) was an English landscape artist and farmer who has been called "Derbyshire's John Constable".
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