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Garden scene, by Unknown, paint, 1860

Garden scene

Unknown

1860

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Garden scene is a 1860 paint by Unknown, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1860 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene garden scene with trees, flowers, and a winding path. The interesting thing about this work is that it was created for people who couldn't visit the famous gardens in Canton, China. These gardens were known for their beauty and were often written about. To learn more about similar artworks, visit the museum where this painting is kept, the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The painting depicts a garden scene featuring five central walls lined with colorful plant pots, set against a background of a blue building under pleasant weather conditions. The mount is constructed from plain woven silk dyed blue.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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