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Haresfoot Park, near Berkhampstead in Hertfordshire, by Philip Wilson Steer, watercolor, 1915

Haresfoot Park, near Berkhampstead in Hertfordshire

Philip Wilson Steer

1915

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Haresfoot Park, near Berkhampstead in Hertfordshire is a 1915 watercolor by Philip Wilson Steer, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Philip Wilson Steer
When & what style?
1915 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a serene landscape with a grassy field in the foreground and a line of trees in the background. The sky above is filled with clouds, which are depicted in various shades of grey and white. The artist has used soft brushstrokes to capture the gentle movement of the clouds and the texture of the trees. The overall effect is one of calmness and tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Steer, Philip Wilson.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour depicting Haresfoot Park near Berkhampstead in Hertfordshire, dated 1915 by the artist.

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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.

See the richer artist page

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