Oberlahnstein on the Rhine

c. 1839

James Duffield Harding

Associated Names
James Duffield Harding

Artist, British, 1797 - 1863

The image shows a riverside scene with people engaging in various activities near the water's edge. The sky is a mix of pale blues and soft grays with hints of cloud cover. Groups of people are loading goods onto boats by the riverbank, with a few boats visible on the water. On the other side of the river, there is a tower with a reddish-brown roof surrounded by buildings and greenery. The hills slope gently down toward the river, depicted with loose brushstrokes. The color palette consists of earthy browns, soft greens, and blues, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(The Canon Gallery, near Oundle, Northamptonshire); (Guy Peppiatt Fine Arts Ltd., London, 2017); NGA purchase in 2018.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1839

  • {probably} Society of Painters in Water-colours Annual Exhibition. London, 1839, no. 295.

2023

  • Drawing in Britain, 1700 - 1900: New Additions to the Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2023.


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