Untitled

William Bell Scott

1865

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

british_romanticism Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Architectural

About this work

This drawing shows a building’s south side with three arched windows and a detailed roofline. The top part has small scenes of people and a night sky, while the middle adds decorative arches and columns. Below, there’s a large sketch of a person riding a horse, surrounded by trees and a landscape. The text at the bottom says “Elevation of the South Side of the Hall of Wallington,” hinting this is a design plan. The artist used light watercolors to show shadows and details clearly. Want to see more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.