The Holy Well
1827
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1827
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The drawing is titled The Holy Well. It's from 1827 and shows a scene from Irish life. This drawing is part of a larger theme of Irish local life that the artist often depicted, and it's said to represent a specific well near Cork, which was a site of pilgrimage. Check out the movement Romanticism to learn more about this style of art.
