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London Set: Horseguards, by William Walcot, 1924

London Set: Horseguards

William Walcot

1924

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

London Set: Horseguards is a 1924 by William Walcot, depicting Britain, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
William Walcot
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a bustling street scene in London, with a large building at its center. The structure features a prominent clock tower and a fenced courtyard, where a group of people are gathered. In the foreground, horse-drawn carriages are visible, adding to the sense of activity. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created with care and attention. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the paintings of William Walcot (British, 1874–1943).

About the artist

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Artist

William Walcot

William Walcot RE was a Russian-Scottish architect, graphic artist and etcher, notable as a architect of refined Art Nouveau in Moscow, Russia.

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