The Gateway at Beaulieu Abbey, Hants

The Gateway at Beaulieu Abbey, Hants

Thomas Hearne

1750

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet scene of a small church with a pointed roof, tucked behind a big, leafy tree. The church has a simple arched doorway and a cross on top. The sky is pale blue with soft clouds, and the ground looks like a mix of dirt and grass. The artist used loose, light strokes to paint the tree and sky, giving it a soft, dreamy feel. The church’s white walls stand out against the darker greens and browns around it. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.

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