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Shoreham Vale, by John Linnell, oil, 1842

Shoreham Vale

John Linnell

1842

oil

panel

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Shoreham Vale is a 1842 oil by John Linnell, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
John Linnell
When & what style?
1842
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This landscape painting shows a serene countryside scene. In the foreground, a body of water stretches across the canvas, flanked by trees and hills. The sky above is filled with clouds. A quiet visual detail is the subtle play of light on the water's surface, suggesting a gentle breeze. The overall mood of the painting is one of peacefulness. If you're interested in exploring more landscapes like this, you might want to look up the artist, John Linnell.

About the artist

Portrait of John Linnell
Artist

John Linnell

John Linnell (16 June 1792 – 20 January 1882) was an English engraver, portrait painter, and landscape painter.

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