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Berwick-on-Tweed, by John Leslie Thomson, oil, 1900

Berwick-on-Tweed

John Leslie Thomson

1900

oil

canvas

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Berwick-on-Tweed is a 1900 oil by John Leslie Thomson, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Leslie Thomson
When & what style?
1900
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene landscape of Berwick-on-Tweed, with a body of water in the foreground and a town in the background. The sky above is a soft, muted color. In the distance, you can see the outlines of buildings and trees, adding depth to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of calmness and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to look into the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of John Leslie Thomson
Artist

John Leslie Thomson

John Leslie Thomson (1851-1929) was a British artist. He was born in Aberdeen. He mainly painted coastal scenery and landscapes. He painted both in watercolour and in oils, starting to exhibit his work in London in…

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