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View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol

Samuel Jackson , 1820

View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol, by Samuel Jackson, watercolor, 1820
View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol, by Samuel Jackson, watercolor, 1820

View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Samuel Jackson. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1820 watercolour by Samuel Jackson depicts a serene landscape near Clifton, outside Bristol.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a tranquil scene of a hillside by the River Avon, with figures resting or strolling, framed by the earthworks of a Roman camp.

Technique & Style

Soft, blended colours create a peaceful atmosphere, while the distant hills fade into a light blue haze, evoking a dreamy quality.

Context

The work reflects the Romantic emphasis on nature and emotion, characteristic of the period.

Artist & collection

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Who painted View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol?

View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol was painted by Samuel Jackson in 1820.

Where can I see View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol?

View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol?

View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol?

Museum-quality prints of View looking down the Avon from the side of the Roman camp at Clifton, near Bristol are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.