View on the Chichester Road
1877
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1877
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
View on the Chichester Road is a 1877 watercolor by Harry John Johnson, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet country house with a steep, shingled roof and a tall chimney. The walls are made of rough wood and stone, and a low stone wall runs along the front. A dirt road curves past the house, leading toward a distant tree line under a soft, cloudy sky. The trees around the house are green but not too dark, and the light looks warm, like late afternoon. Notice how the artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to show light on the roof and trees—it feels fresh and alive, not too polished. The house looks old but sturdy, sitting right in the middle of the scene. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.
