Street in Weymouth
1798
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1798
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Street in Weymouth is a 1798 watercolor by Thomas Girtin, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a quiet street with old buildings and chimneys. A horse pulls a wagon loaded with large barrels or containers. The houses look worn, with some windows open and others boarded up. The sky is pale, and the whole scene feels a little faded, like it’s been touched up over time. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes—no tiny details, just rough shapes. This was common in early watercolors, where speed mattered more than perfection. Check out Romanticism to see how artists like this one focused on everyday life over grand scenes.
An unfinished watercolour by Thomas Girtin from 1798 portrays a street scene in Weymouth. The work is signed by the artist.
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