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The Kennel Window, by John Sargent Noble, watercolor, 1870

The Kennel Window

John Sargent Noble

1870

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Kennel Window is a 1870 watercolor by John Sargent Noble, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Sargent Noble
When & what style?
1870 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a window with metal bars, set into a stone wall. Through the window, you can see a field and a cloudy sky. In front of the wall are several dogs, possibly beagles, sitting or lying down. The painting is done in watercolor, with muted colors that give it a soft, gentle feel. The artist has used loose brushstrokes to capture the texture of the stone wall and the fur of the dogs. The overall effect is one of quiet, everyday life. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's style, you might want to look up the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

An unfinished watercolour by John Sargent Noble, titled *The Kennel Window*, depicts an interior scene.

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About the artist

Artist

John Sargent Noble

John Sargent Noble painted quiet, detailed watercolors of rural life around the late 1800s.

See the richer artist page

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