Solitude
1772
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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William Woollett
William Woollett (1735–1785) was a British artist, born in Maidstone.
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Solitude is a 1772 by William Woollett, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a quiet garden scene with a small pond, trees, and a few people sitting or walking. The sky is dramatic with dark clouds and patches of light. A cat sits on a stone ledge near the water, and a person in the distance leans on a railing. The title *Solitude* hints this print is about peaceful, lonely moments in nature. The artist used shading to create depth, making the scene feel calm yet mysterious. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this technique works in other art.
The artwork titled *Solitude* is an illustration of James Thomson's poem *Summer*, created by William Woollett in 1772. It is based on a design by Richard Wilson, a member of the Royal Academy. The piece is rendered as a print on paper.
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William Woollett (1735–1785) was a British artist, born in Maidstone.
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