1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
On the Thames at Millbank is a 1800 watercolor by John Varley, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a quiet riverbank scene. A small boat sits on the shore, half in the water. Nearby, a woman in a dark dress stands with a child, while another person crouches by the water’s edge. In the background, a few boats float on the river, and a tall tree shades a simple building with a thatched roof. The painting uses soft, blended colors to create a peaceful mood. The artist focused on everyday life near the water, not grand scenes. Look up Romanticism to see how this style valued nature and ordinary moments.
A watercolour by John Varley from 1800 depicts the River Thames at Millbank, with the artist's signature placed on the reverse side.
Read the full account in the museum source.
John Varley (17 August 1778 – 17 November 1842) was an English watercolour painter and astrologer, and a close friend of William Blake.
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