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The Feast of Tabernacles, by Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne, watercolor, 1850

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Overview

The Feast of Tabernacles is a 1850 watercolor by Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

When & what style?
1850 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a group of people outdoors, gathered on a grassy hill. A boy stands at the top, holding what looks like a bundle of sticks, while adults and children below wear simple clothes and hats. The colors are soft—earthy greens, warm reds, and pale blues—with quick brushstrokes that make the scene feel lively but loose. The boy’s pose and the sticks he holds might hint at a special moment, like a celebration. The painting uses light, soft colors and quick strokes, which was a common way to capture movement in this time. Look up Impressionism, Realism next to see how artists used light and everyday scenes to tell stories.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour titled *The Feast of Tabernacles* was created by Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford in 1850.

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About the artist

Portrait of Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne
Artist

Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne

Louisa Anne Beresford, Marchioness of Waterford (née Stuart; 14 April 1818 – 12 May 1891) was a British Pre-Raphaelite watercolourist and philanthropist.

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