A Country Lane

c. 1850

John Middleton

Associated Names
John Middleton

Artist, British, 1827 - 1856

The image shows a countryside path winding through vegetation. Close to us, the path curves to the right, bordered by plants casting shadows. A cottage stands on the left, partly hidden by foliage. Tall trees stand in the background, with loose brushstrokes suggesting depth. The sky is visible, showing fluffy clouds on a blue backdrop. The color palette consists of greens, blues, and browns, creating a serene landscape. The style is impressionistic, focusing on mood over detail.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and gouache on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Joseph F. McCrindle Endowment Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 33.3 × 48.7 cm (13 1/8 × 19 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.98.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Anonymous private collector; (his sale, Sotheby's London, 5 July 2016, no. 361); (via Guy Peppiatt, London); purchased 2016 by NGA.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

2023

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

Wikidata ID

Q64583808

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