On the River Mole, Surrey

1860s

Alfred Rosling

Associated Names
Alfred Rosling

Artist, British, 1802 - 1882

The image shows a view of a pond or waterway with calm waters reflecting the sky and foliage. Lily pads are scattered on the water's surface. A large tree is on the right, and shrubs and smaller trees frame the left side of the water. Rolling hills are visible in the distance, blending with a pale, overcast sky. A person in a white shirt and hat is bending near the water's edge, partially hidden by vegetation. The image is in sepia tones, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Marc Pagneux, Paris); (Charles Isaacs Photographs Inc., New York), 1996; NGA purchase, 2018.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left printed in black ink: PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY F. FRITH, REIGATE.; lower center printed in black ink: ON THE RIVER MOLE, SURREY.; lower right printed in black ink: A. ROSLING, PHOT.; on verso, by unknown hand, top left in graphite: L1024

Wikidata ID

Q64032560

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