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Near Rye, Sussex: Evening

Near Rye, Sussex: Evening, by George Shepherd, watercolor, 1817
Near Rye, Sussex: Evening, by George Shepherd, watercolor, 1817

Near Rye, Sussex: Evening is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist George Shepherd. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Near Rye, Sussex: Evening is a watercolour painting created by George Shepherd in 1817. It captures a serene landscape scene at twilight.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil harbor scene at dusk, featuring a sailing ship, a smaller boat, and a lone figure walking along a path. A windmill stands in the distance against rolling hills and trees, evoking a sense of peacefulness.

Technique & Style

Shepherd employed light colors to convey a dreamy atmosphere, blending the sky and land to create a gentle, ethereal mood.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Shepherd

Artist

George Shepherd

George "Sidney" Shepherd was a British draughtsman and watercolourist. At one time, George Shepherd and George Sidney Shepherd were thought to be two different people; it is now believed that they are one and the same person.

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Who painted Near Rye, Sussex: Evening?

Near Rye, Sussex: Evening was painted by George Shepherd in 1817.

Where can I see Near Rye, Sussex: Evening?

Near Rye, Sussex: Evening is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Near Rye, Sussex: Evening?

Near Rye, Sussex: Evening is associated with British Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Near Rye, Sussex: Evening?

Museum-quality prints of Near Rye, Sussex: Evening are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.