Hopping Mill Weir, Derbyshire
1751
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
1751
oil
canvas
From the collection of Derby Museum and Art Gallery
Dominant colour
Hopping Mill Weir, Derbyshire is a 1751 oil by Thomas Smith, held at Derby Museum and Art Gallery.
This painting depicts a serene landscape with a waterfall in the center, surrounded by trees and hills. In the foreground, a man is shown fishing in the water, while a boat with people is visible to the right. The scene is set against a backdrop of rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The painting features a mix of warm and cool colors, with the waterfall and surrounding foliage depicted in shades of green and brown. The sky above is a soft blue, with white clouds drifting lazily across it. The overall effect is one of tranquility and peacefulness. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
Thomas Smith (died 12 September 1767), also known as Thomas Smith of Derby, was a landscape painter and father of John Raphael Smith and miniaturist painter Thomas Corregio Smith.
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