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Street scene, Rotenburg, showing the White Tower and the Judentanzhaus

Wilfrid Williams Ball

1891

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

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Street scene, Rotenburg, showing the White Tower and the Judentanzhaus is a 1891 watercolor by Wilfrid Williams Ball, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Wilfrid Williams Ball
When & what style?: 1891 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet street in a small town. Half-timbered houses line both sides, their brown and beige walls glowing in the light. A tall tower with a clock sits in the center, and people walk along the narrow road—some in groups, others alone. The colors are soft, with muted blues and greens blending into the background. Notice how the artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture the scene. It’s not perfectly detailed, but it feels alive with movement and light. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by Wilfrid Williams Ball, dated 1891, depicts a street scene in Rotenburg featuring the White Tower and the Judentanzhaus, and is signed by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.