1872
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
A Devon Footbridge is a 1872 oil by John Wright Oakes, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a footbridge crossing a stream. The scene is set in a lush, green environment with trees and bushes surrounding the bridge. In the foreground, two figures are shown, one of whom is wading in the water. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and tranquility in the scene. The overall mood is one of peacefulness and calm. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the work of artist John Wright Oakes.
John Wright Oakes (9 July 1820 – 8 July 1887) was an English landscape painter. He was born at Sproston House, near Middlewich, Cheshire, which had been in the possession of his family for several generations. He was…
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