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Ghirimeer on the Upper Lake of Killarney, by Francis Nicholson, watercolor, 1773

Ghirimeer on the Upper Lake of Killarney

Francis Nicholson

1773

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Ghirimeer on the Upper Lake of Killarney is a 1773 watercolor by Francis Nicholson, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Francis Nicholson
When & what style?
1773 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet valley with a river winding through it. Jagged mountains rise in the background, covered in soft green trees. A lone figure stands near the water, holding a stick, while another small shape sits on the rocks. The artist used light colors to make the scene feel peaceful. The distant mountains fade into a pale mist, giving the whole picture a dreamy look. If you like this kind of nature scene, check out the Romanticism movement next.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting depicts Ghirimeer on the Upper Lake of Killarney.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Francis Nicholson

Francis Nicholson painted sweeping British landscapes in watercolour between the late 1700s and early 1800s.

See the richer artist page

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