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Harvesting : Sunset
Harvesting : Sunset is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Henry Brittan Willis. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
Harvesting: Sunset is a watercolour landscape painting by Henry Brittan Willis, an artist known for his scenes of rural Britain.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a harvest scene on the South Downs, featuring cattle and wagons, a typical subject for Willis, who often captured the British landscape with its agricultural activities.
Technique & Style
Willis's work is characterised by naturalistic representations, aligning with the 19th-century trend of depicting picturesque views of the British landscape in a detailed and realistic manner.
History & Provenance
Henry Brittan Willis, son of a Bristol painter, was active in London from 1843, exhibiting his work at various institutions, including the Old Watercolour Society and the Royal Academy, between 1844 and 1883.
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