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1914 in England, by John William North, watercolor, 1914

1914 in England

John William North

1914

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

1914 in England is a 1914 watercolor by John William North, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John William North
When & what style?
1914 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene. A small thatched-roof house sits near a grassy hillside, with a tree heavy with red berries in the foreground. Two people are bent over, picking something from the ground—maybe flowers or fruit—while a dog sits nearby. The soft, misty background and gentle colors make the scene feel peaceful. The artist used light watercolor strokes to keep everything looking airy and natural. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

About the artist

Portrait of John William North
Artist

John William North

John William North (London 1 January 1842 – 20 December 1924 Stamborough, Somerset) was a British landscape painter, mainly in watercolour, and illustrator, a prominent member of the Idyllists.

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