1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Pollards in Windsor Meadows is a 1850 watercolor by Chester (Charles) Harding, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet riverside scene with twisted, gnarled trees framing the view. The branches arch over a narrow stream, their dark lines contrasting with the soft greens and browns of the bushes and grass. Light filters through the leaves, brightening the water below. The artist focused on rough textures—bark, reeds, and uneven ground—using quick, loose brushstrokes. The colors stay muted, keeping the mood calm and natural. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A watercolour titled *Pollards in Windsor Meadows* was created by Harding in 1850.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Chester Harding (September 1, 1792 – April 1, 1866) was an American portrait painter known for his paintings of prominent figures in the United States and England.
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