The Watercress Girl
1830
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1830
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Watercress Girl is a 1830 watercolor by James Ward, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A girl in a blue dress sits by a rocky riverbank, holding a woven basket. Behind her, a woman in a light dress leans against a tree, looking away. The water is calm, with a few birds and fish visible. Tall trees and a distant landscape fill the background, painted in soft, muted tones. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture light and movement, especially in the water and sky. The girl’s simple basket and relaxed pose suggest everyday life, not grand drama. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A watercolour by James Ward from 1830 depicts a girl seated beside a stream. The artist’s signature and the date appear on the work.
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