Oriel College, Oxford, with St Mary's Church in the distance
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Oriel College, Oxford, with St Mary's Church in the distance is a watercolor by William of Oxford Turner, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet street scene with old stone buildings on the right and a church steeple in the distance. A couple stands in the foreground, dressed in old-fashioned clothing. The buildings are gray and the sky is blue with white clouds. The artist used watercolor to create a soft, dreamy effect. The scene feels peaceful and calm, with no signs of activity or movement. If you like this painting, you might want to learn more about the artist, Turner, William of Oxford.
