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Kew Bridge, by Horace Mann Livens, watercolor, 1909

Kew Bridge

Horace Mann Livens

1909

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Kew Bridge is a 1909 watercolor by Horace Mann Livens, a Impressionism work, depicting Bridge, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Horace Mann Livens
When & what style?
1909 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a stone bridge with three arches over a river. The water is calm, reflecting the bridge and a small boat with people inside. The sky is light and fluffy, with soft clouds. The colors are mostly muted blues, grays, and whites, but there’s a touch of green in the distant buildings. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a sketchy, almost impressionistic feel. The artist didn’t focus on tiny details—just the big shapes and light. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting of Kew Bridge created by Horace Mann Livens in 1909, the work is signed, dated, and includes a dedication by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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