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A Park Scene in Suffolk, by Philip Wilson Steer, watercolor, 1880

A Park Scene in Suffolk

Philip Wilson Steer

1880

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A Park Scene in Suffolk is a 1880 watercolor by Philip Wilson Steer, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Philip Wilson Steer
When & what style?
1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a landscape scene in a park. There are trees and bushes in the foreground, with a grassy field stretching out behind them. The sky above is a light blue, with a few wispy clouds scattered across it. The artist has used soft brushstrokes and muted colours to create a sense of calm and serenity in the scene. The trees and bushes are depicted in shades of green and brown, while the sky is a pale blue. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Artist

Philip Wilson Steer

Philip Wilson Steer painted delicate English coastal scenes in watercolor—sun-bleached cliffs, shifting skies, and choppy seas around the Isle of Wight.

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