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View near Sandhurst, by Andrew Wilson, watercolor, 1805

View near Sandhurst

Andrew Wilson

1805

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

View near Sandhurst is a 1805 watercolor by Andrew Wilson, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Andrew Wilson
When & what style?
1805 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet riverside scene with trees lining the bank. The water looks calm, and there’s a bridge or path in the distance. Big trees stand on the left, while a lone tree with bare branches sits near the center. The artist used soft watercolors, blending colors to make the scene feel gentle. The brushstrokes are loose, almost sketchy, which gives it a dreamy look. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour sketch by Andrew Wilson from 1805 shows a landscape view near Sandhurst.

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About the artist

Artist

Andrew Wilson

This British watercolor artist worked around 1805–1848, painting detailed views of landscapes and castles across England and Wales.

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