Artwork
The Timber Yard
The Timber Yard is a watercolor work on paper by Peter De Wint. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Timber Yard is a watercolour painting depicting a serene riverside scene with workers and ducks.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a group of workers near a wooden hut, with some standing on rocks and others sitting or crouching by a tent. The calm atmosphere and everyday activity suggest a snapshot of ordinary life.
Technique & Style
Loose, sketchy brushstrokes convey movement in the water and foliage. Soft colours, including greens, browns, and muted blues, dominate the scene, creating a tranquil effect.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Peter De Wint was a prolific English painter, mostly in landscape painting in oils and watercolour. A number of his pictures are in Tate Britain, the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Collection, Lincoln. He died in London.
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Lock on the Thames
Landschaft bei Gutenstein
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River scene with figures.
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