Artwork
A Mill on the Ouse, Huntingdonshire
A Mill on the Ouse, Huntingdonshire is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Alfred William Rich. It dates from 1880 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Alfred William Rich’s watercolour titled A Mill on the Ouse, Huntingdonshire presents a quiet riverside landscape. The work is signed by the artist and bears its title as an inscription within the composition, confirming authorship and subject.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a mill with a prominent chimney situated on the bank of the River Ouse, accompanied by a distant bridge that arches across the water. Calm river water mirrors the sky and surrounding foliage, creating a tranquil atmosphere that emphasizes the harmonious relationship between the built structures and the natural environment.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the painting employs soft, muted hues and delicate brushwork to convey a sense of stillness. Subtle variations of light and shadow model the forms of the mill and bridge, while the reflective surface of the river is rendered with gentle washes that suggest depth without harsh delineation.
History & Provenance
The piece is identified by Rich’s signature and an integrated title inscription, indicating it was likely presented as a finished work rather than a study. No further ownership records are provided, and the work remains catalogued under the artist’s known output of English landscape watercolours.
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Artist & collection
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