Chiswick

Chiswick

John Varley

1778

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet riverside scene with a few simple buildings near the water. A small boat with a red sail drifts on the calm river, and a lone figure sits on the shore. Trees line the bank, and a church spire peeks faintly in the distance. The artist used soft, light strokes to keep everything feeling calm and dreamy. The colors are muted, like a misty day by the water. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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