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My Lady's Garden, by Graham Petrie, watercolor, 1890

My Lady's Garden

Graham Petrie

1890

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

My Lady's Garden is a 1890 watercolor by Graham Petrie, a Impressionism work, depicting Garden, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Graham Petrie
When & what style?
1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a small stone structure in a garden, with steps leading up to it. Pink flowers grow in pots on the roof, while bright blue and purple blooms fill the foreground. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, with soft greens and shadows blending together. The artist used watercolor to capture light and color in a natural way, focusing on how sunlight hits the plants and walls. The scene feels peaceful, like a quiet moment in nature. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this one.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour *My Lady's Garden* was painted by Graham Petrie in 1890 and is signed by the artist.

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About the artist

Portrait of Graham Petrie
Artist

Graham Petrie

Graham Petrie (1859–1940), was a British artist, poster designer, and author. He was well known for his landscape and travel posters for railway companies.

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