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Looking up the High Street at Conway

John Varley

1800

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Looking up the High Street at Conway is a 1800 watercolor by John Varley, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Varley
When & what style?: 1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a street scene with old buildings and people. The street is empty, except for a few people standing around. There's a horse and cart on the right side of the street. The buildings are old and made of stone and wood. They have steep roofs and chimneys. The sky is cloudy and grey. This painting is a great example of Romanticism, an art movement that focused on emotion and nature. You can explore more Romanticism paintings at the Victoria and Albert Museum.