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View of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey, by Joseph Fisher, oil, 1872

View of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey

Joseph Fisher

1872

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

View of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey is a 1872 oil by Joseph Fisher, a Impressionism work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Joseph Fisher
When & what style?
1872 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

The painting shows a landscape of Oxford from above Ferry Hinksey. In the foreground, there are trees and fields, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The sky is cloudy and grey. A quiet detail in the painting is the way the light filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground. This adds depth and texture to the scene. The painting is reminiscent of the work of Joseph Fisher, an artist known for his landscapes.

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