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Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath

John Henderson Grieve , 1815

Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath, by John Henderson Grieve, 1815
Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath, by John Henderson Grieve, 1815

Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath is a drawing by the Romanticist artist John Henderson Grieve. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour drawing depicts a canal bridge near Bath, created in 1815 by a member of the Grieve family, likely John Henderson Grieve.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows a serene canal scene, capturing a moment in the early 19th-century English landscape.

Technique & Style

The Grieve family were known for their scene painting skills, and this watercolour drawing reflects their artistic expertise, with a style that suggests observation from life.

History & Provenance

The drawing is part of a collection donated to the V&A by Thomas Walford Grieve's son, comprising works by various family members, mostly depicting locations in southern England.

Artist & collection

Artist

John Henderson Grieve

John Henderson Grieve painted quiet scenes in early-19th-century Britain using watercolour washes no thicker than tea.

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Who painted Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath?

Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath was painted by John Henderson Grieve in 1815.

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Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by John Henderson Grieve, showing a canal bridge near Bath is associated with Romanticism.

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