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Landscape composition with an angler and two female figures in foreground

John Varley

1841

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

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Landscape composition with an angler and two female figures in foreground is a 1841 watercolor by John Varley, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

About this work

This painting shows a quiet riverside scene with three people in the foreground. Two women sit on a rocky shore, while a child nearby holds a fishing rod. Behind them, a bridge crosses the river, and tall trees line the banks. The background stretches to distant hills and a hazy sky. The artist used soft watercolors to blend light and shadow, making the scene feel calm and natural. The colors are muted, with greens and browns dominating the landscape. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour oval drawing by John Varley, dated 1841, depicts a landscape scene featuring an angler and two women positioned in the foreground. The work is signed by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.