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Untitled

John Varley

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1850 watercolor by John Varley, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Varley
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a small, simple house with a white roof and brick chimney. The walls are pale yellow, and there’s a tiny window on the ground floor where a person stands. A fence runs along the right side, and trees frame the scene with soft, green brushstrokes. The artist used light washes of watercolor, leaving some areas pale and others slightly darker. The sky is faint, blending into the trees and house like a quiet background. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour depicts a lodge-style cottage set within an estate, surrounded by trees, with a winding road leading past the building toward distant countryside.

Read the full account in the museum source.