Charles Bicknell's House at Putney
1823
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1823
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Charles Bicknell's House at Putney is a 1823 watercolor by John Hassell, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a two-story brick house with a dark roof and white-trimmed windows. The building sits behind a low stone wall, with a gate on the left. Trees frame the scene—one large tree on the right and smaller bushes near the house. A path leads up to the front door, and the grassy lawn looks neatly kept. The artist signed it "J. Hassell 1823" in the corner, and the word "Putney" is written at the top. The soft, light colors and focus on nature fit the style of its time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The watercolour depicts Charles Bicknell's residence on the Roehampton side of Putney Heath. Charles Bicknell (1751–1828) served in multiple official roles, including Solicitor to the Admiralty and Navy, and was the father of Maria Bicknell, who married artist John Constable. The house is situated near Putney Heath, an area also depicted in a related watercolour by Constable held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
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