1876
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Little Nell Roused by the Bargeman is a 1876 watercolor by Charles Green, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a scene of a young woman, likely Little Nell, being roused by a bargeman. She is seated on the grass, while the bargeman stands beside her, looking down. In the background, a horse and cart are visible, as well as a boat on the water. The scene is set in a rural or countryside area, with rolling hills and trees in the distance. The atmosphere appears to be one of quiet contemplation, with the bargeman's gentle gesture suggesting a sense of care or concern for the young woman. The painting's use of soft colors and gentle brushstrokes creates a sense of serenity, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. To learn more about the artist's use of light and shadow, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
A watercolour by Charles Green depicts a scene from Charles Dickens's *The Old Curiosity Shop* in which a bargeman rouses a sleeping girl.
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Charles Green R.I. (1840–1898), was a British watercolourist and illustrator. He was the brother of Towneley Green R.I. (1836–1899).
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