Artwork
Buttermere, Cumberland : Evening
Buttermere, Cumberland : Evening is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Penley. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Buttermere, Cumberland: Evening is a watercolour painting created in 1863, depicting a serene lakeside scene.
About this work
Overview
Buttermere, Cumberland: Evening is a watercolour painting created in 1863, depicting a serene lakeside scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a tranquil lake surrounded by rugged mountains, with a small boat carrying two figures near the shore, evoking a sense of stillness and calm.
Technique & Style
Soft, blended colours are used to convey a sense of peacefulness and realism, with the mountains forming a dramatic backdrop to the tiny human presence.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Penley is a village in the County Borough of Wrexham, in Wales close to the border with Shropshire, England, and had a population of 606 as of the 2011 census.
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