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Aqueducts nr. Smyrna

Unknown

1841

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Aqueducts nr. Smyrna is a 1841 watercolor by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1841 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a large stone aqueduct with many arches. It's set in a hilly landscape with some trees and bushes in the foreground. The painting is done in muted colours, with lots of greys and browns. The aqueduct is the main focus of the painting, and it's depicted in quite a lot of detail. You can see the individual stones that make up the structure, and the way the light catches the arches. The surrounding landscape is more sketchy, but it gives a sense of the aqueduct's setting. The painting has a peaceful, serene feel to it. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour drawing titled *Aqueducts nr. Smyrna* was created in 1841 by an unknown artist. Formerly attributed to Sir George Scharf, the work is documented in the Searight Archive.

Read the full account in the museum source.