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Stream and Cottage at Thursley, Surrey, by J. T. Wilson, 1863

Stream and Cottage at Thursley, Surrey

J. T. Wilson

1863

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Stream and Cottage at Thursley, Surrey is a 1863 by J. T. Wilson, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
J. T. Wilson
When & what style?
1863 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene countryside scene. In the foreground, a stream flows gently through a lush green landscape, with a small cottage nestled among trees on the left. A group of people are gathered near the stream, engaged in various activities. The sky above is a soft blue, dotted with white clouds. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of warmth and tranquility, drawing the viewer into the peaceful atmosphere of the scene. The attention to detail in the depiction of the natural surroundings and the figures adds depth and texture to the painting. For more works that explore the beauty of the natural world, look into the Impressionism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The drawing *Stream and Cottage at Thursley, Surrey* is signed and dated 1863 by J. T. Wilson. It depicts a rural scene featuring a stream and a cottage in Thursley, Surrey.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

J. T. Wilson

J. T. Wilson painted quiet scenes of 19th-century Hackney in watercolour. In *The White House, Hackney Marsh* (1869) and *The Flying Horse, Hackney* (1869), he captured pubs and riverside life along the Lea, using light…

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