Colonnade in the Clock Court of Hampton Court Palace
Richard Phené FRIBA FSA Spiers
1884
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Richard Phené FRIBA FSA Spiers
1884
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a covered walkway with tall, weathered columns and a patterned ceiling. People in old-fashioned clothes stand near an archway, some talking in small groups. The walls behind them have arched windows, and a lantern hangs from the ceiling near the door. The artist focused on light and shadow to show the texture of the stone and fabric. The scene looks like a real place, not a fancy ideal. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
