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View at Basle

John Harper

1842

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century

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View at Basle is a 1842 watercolor by John Harper, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Harper
When & what style?: 1842 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a serene scene of a town by a river. On the left, a large building with a pointed roof and a tower stands beside a smaller structure with a crane. In the foreground, a boat is moored near the shore. The town stretches across the river, with more buildings and a bridge visible in the distance. The painting features soft, muted colours, with shades of brown and grey dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are delicate, adding to the tranquil atmosphere of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore further.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by John Harper from 1842, the work is inscribed with its title and dated 12 June of that year.

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About the artist

Artist

John Harper

John Harper painted quiet lakes and old stone bridges with watercolour in 1842, turning travel sketches into delicate views of the Alps and Italian towns.

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