The Blenheim, Leaving the Star Hotel, Oxford
1831
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1831
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This painting shows a horse-drawn carriage leaving a hotel named the Star Hotel in Oxford. The carriage is bright red with white wheels. A man in a top hat stands nearby. Frederick Havell made this print using a technique called aquatint. It lets artists create soft, watery tones. The scene feels calm and early-morning quiet. If you like this, check out works by Havell, Frederick James.
