Bishop Gate Bridge, Norwich
1765
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1765
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet river scene with a stone bridge in the middle. The bridge has three arches, and water flows underneath. On the left bank, there’s a cluster of trees and a building with a small tower. The sky is pale and soft, blending into the distant hills. The brushstrokes are loose and watery, giving the scene a dreamy, slightly faded look. This style was popular in the early 1800s. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
