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Acro-Corinthus from Old Corinth

Unknown

1877

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Acro-Corinthus from Old Corinth is a 1877 watercolor by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1877 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a dry, sunlit landscape with a big rocky hill in the background. In the distance, a few small buildings sit near the base of the hill. Up front, two people walk along a path, while another person leans against a low wall, carrying something covered with cloth. The sky is bright blue, and the ground is mostly dry grass and earthy tones. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture the light and shadows, making the scene feel warm and alive. The people look small against the vast landscape, which makes the hills and sky feel even bigger. If you like this style, check out Impressionism for more paintings like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting from 1877 depicts the Acro-Corinthus as seen from Old Corinth, rendered by an unknown artist. The work entered the collection through a purchase from A. Rosenthal in October 1971 for five pounds, alongside another piece.

Read the full account in the museum source.