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Rostherne Church, Cheshire, by Hargitt, watercolor, 1850

Rostherne Church, Cheshire

Hargitt

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Rostherne Church, Cheshire is a 1850 watercolor by Hargitt, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Hargitt
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a small church in the distance. Tall trees frame the left side, and a person walks near the church. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and muted yellows—with a small stream cutting through the middle. The artist used light watercolor strokes to keep the scene simple and natural. The church looks old, with a tall tower and a simple roof. If you like this style, look up Hargitt for more landscapes like this one.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting depicts Rostherne Church in Cheshire, created in 1850 by Hargitt.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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