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Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow, by Edward Hargitt, watercolor, 1857

Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow

Edward Hargitt

1857

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow is a 1857 watercolor by Edward Hargitt, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Edward Hargitt
When & what style?
1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with rolling hills and a distant mountain. In the foreground, a group of cows and sheep are resting on a grassy slope. The sky above is light and airy, with soft clouds, while the hills have patches of green and brown. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture the natural light and movement in the landscape. This style focuses on how things look in real life rather than perfect details. If you like this kind of painting, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting depicts the town of Enniskerry in County Wicklow.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Edward Hargitt

Edward Hargitt painted quiet Irish landscapes in watercolour in the mid-1800s, showing cottages and hills bathed in soft light.

See the richer artist page

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