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Solitude, by Richard Wilson, oil, 1762

Solitude

Richard Wilson

1762

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Dominant colour

Overview

Solitude is a 1762 oil by Richard Wilson, a Rococo painting work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Richard Wilson
When & what style?
1762 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a few trees, some bushes, and a body of water in the distance. In the foreground, there are some rocks and what looks like a statue on the left side. The painting has a lot of green and brown colors, with some blue in the sky. It gives off a peaceful feeling. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out the work of artist Richard Wilson.

About the artist

Portrait of Richard Wilson
Artist

Richard Wilson

Richard Wilson (1 August 1714 – 15 May 1782) was a Welsh painter who specialised in landscape art and worked in Britain and Italy.

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