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Untitled, by John William North, 1859

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Overview

Untitled is a 1859 by John William North, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John William North
When & what style?
1859 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet countryside scene. A lone tree stands near a small stream, where a person is crouching. In the distance, a windmill and a few scattered bushes sit against a flat horizon. The drawing uses quick, loose lines to suggest shapes rather than detail. It feels like a quick note of a moment, not a finished picture. If you like this style, check out Realism for more works that focus on everyday life.

The story of this work

Overview

A drawing depicts a windmill located in Dartford, Kent, created by John William North in 1859.

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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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