Church of San Francisco and Rua dos Ingleses, Oporto
1837
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1837
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows old buildings by a waterfront. A church with a tall spire sits next to a white house with a tiled roof. The water below is choppy, and a bridge stretches across in the distance. The colors are soft and muted, with some darker shadows on the walls. The artist focused on light and shadow to show depth, which was common in Romantic-era art. This sketch was made in 1837 by James Holland. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of his work.
