1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The "Old Swan", Bayswater, by Paul Sandby, R.A. is a 1790 watercolor by Paul Sandby, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a busy outdoor scene with people walking, riding horses, and sitting in carriages. A large tree stands in the center, while a smaller building with a sloped roof sits to the left. The sky is soft and pale, and the trees in the background are green and leafy. Some folks are gathered near a fence, and a few dogs are wandering around. The artist used soft colors and gentle brushstrokes to capture the light and mood of the day. This style fits the early Romanticism movement, which loved nature and everyday life. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
Paul Sandby, (1731 – 7 November 1809) was an English mapmaker and painter who specialised in landscape art. Along with his older brother Thomas Sandby, he was one of the founding members of the Royal Academy in 1768.
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