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A View of Enniskerry, County Wicklow, by Thomas Roberts, oil, 1903

A View of Enniskerry, County Wicklow

Thomas Roberts

1903

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

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Overview

A View of Enniskerry, County Wicklow is a 1903 oil by Thomas Roberts, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?
Thomas Roberts
When & what style?
1903
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

In this serene landscape painting, a winding river flows through the foreground, flanked by lush greenery and a dirt path that leads to a stone bridge. The bridge's arches are reflected in the calm water below. In the distance, rolling hills and mountains rise up, with a few buildings scattered throughout the landscape. A figure in a white robe stands near the river's edge, adding a sense of human presence to the otherwise peaceful scene. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of green, brown, and grey dominating the composition. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Thomas Roberts, an artist known for his landscapes.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Roberts
Artist

Thomas Roberts

Thomas William Roberts (8 March 1856 – 14 September 1931) was an English-born Australian artist and a key member of the Heidelberg School art movement, also known as Australian impressionism.

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