Boley Hill and Castle, Rochester, with the "Justice Tree"
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a busy scene by a riverbank. A horse pulls a wagon with two people inside, while others stand or walk nearby. Trees line the left side, and a small wooden shelter sits near the water. In the distance, a tall church spire and a castle loom over the scene. Notice the "Justice Tree" in the middle—its gnarled branches hang over the river, marking a spot where people gathered. The artist used soft washes of gray and brown to show light and shadow. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
