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Bideford

William Collingwood

1852

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Bideford is a 1852 by William Collingwood, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William Collingwood
When & what style?: 1852 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a small, weathered building with a slanted roof and a chimney. It's situated on a hillside, with a cart and a horse nearby. The scene is depicted in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the textures and shadows. The building appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of decay. The surrounding landscape is hilly and rural, with trees and bushes scattered about. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet, rustic charm. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the movement of Realism.

The story of this work

Overview

A pencil and white drawing by William Collingwood from 1852 portrays a view of Bideford, marked with the artist's name and monogrammed.

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About the artist

Artist

William Collingwood

William Collingwood R.W.S. (23 April 1819 – 25 June 1903) was an English watercolour painter best known for his mountain landscapes. He also wrote on religion. He should not be confused with his cousin, the painter…

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