Lincolnshire Pump
1880
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1880
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Lincolnshire Pump is a 1880 watercolor by Rich, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene. A tall brick tower and a short chimney stand in the middle, with a few trees and small buildings around them. The sky is full of soft, swirling clouds in pale blues and grays, and the ground looks damp and muddy. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, almost like the artist painted fast to catch the light. The colors are muted, giving it a calm, real feel. If you like this style, look up Impressionism next.
