Artwork
The Thames from Millbank
The Thames from Millbank is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist Richard Redgrave. It dates from 1836 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Thames from Millbank is a landscape painting executed in oil on canvas by English artist Richard Redgrave in 1836. It is part of the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Subject & Meaning
The painting captures a serene riverside moment on the Thames, featuring a moored small boat with distinctive dark hull and yellow mast. Two figures, one in a red hat, are seated on the grassy bank, introducing a focal point of color amidst the calm, muted tones of the water and sky.
Technique & Style
Redgrave employs chiaroscuro to achieve depth and volume, guiding the viewer's gaze into the scene. The overall effect is one of peacefulness, characteristic of Redgrave's approach to landscape painting.
History & Provenance
Created in 1836, the work has been acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it remains on display as part of its British art collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Redgrave was an English landscape artist, genre painter, author, and administrator.
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