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Hawking party crossing a stream, by John Frederick PRWS Tayler, watercolor, 1820

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Hawking party crossing a stream is a 1820 watercolor by John Frederick PRWS Tayler, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Frederick PRWS Tayler
When & what style?
1820 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a group of people on horseback crossing a stream, with a bridge visible in the background. The scene is set in a rural landscape with trees and hills. In the foreground, the horses are shown in various poses, some with their legs raised as they navigate the water. The riders are dressed in traditional clothing, with one wearing a distinctive hat. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and harmony with nature. The artist's use of watercolor creates a soft, dreamy quality that adds to the sense of serenity. To learn more about the Romanticism movement, which this painting is a part of, you can explore further.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by John Frederick Tayler depicts a hawking party crossing a stream.

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About the artist

Artist

John Frederick PRWS Tayler

John Frederick Tayler painted scenes filled with animals and nature using delicate watercolours.

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