Bible Bottom, near Lewes
1881
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Hine Taizan
Hine Taizan (1813–1869) was an artist, born in Hine district.
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watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Bible Bottom, near Lewes is a 1881 watercolor by Hine Taizan, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
The painting depicts a serene landscape, with rolling hills that stretch across the canvas. The hills are painted in soft, muted colors, with the sky above a gentle blend of yellow and gray. In the foreground, a small path winds its way through the hills, adding a sense of depth and texture to the scene. One interesting detail is the way the artist has captured the play of light on the hills, with the sun casting a warm glow over the entire scene. This attention to light and shadow adds a sense of realism to the painting, drawing the viewer's eye into the landscape. The artist's use of watercolor to create this delicate, dreamlike scene is reminiscent of the Impressionist movement.
A watercolour by Hine from 1881 portrays Bible Bottom, a valley on the South Downs near Lewes in Sussex, and is signed, dated, and inscribed with the location by the artist.
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Hine Taizan (1813–1869) was an artist, born in Hine district.
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