Scenery of Bristol

1823

Francis Danby, Samuel Jackson, and James Johnson

Associated Names
Francis Danby

Artist, Irish, 1793 - 1861

Samuel Jackson

Artist, British, 1794 - 1869

James Johnson

Artist, British, 1803 - 1834

The scene depicts a family resting on a grassy area, with a man sitting, a woman standing with a jug, and two children interacting with them. There is a group of grazing animals, likely goats, on the left. In the background, there is a forested area leading to architectural structures resembling castles. The sky above is expansive, with a calm and serene atmosphere created by a color palette of soft greys and whites. The artwork showcases fine, detailed brushstrokes, particularly in the grassy textures and foliage.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    complete folio of three lithographs on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Accession Number

    2017.146.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Greenacre 130

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Campbell Fine Art, Tunbridge Wells); purchased 2017 by NGA.

Associated Names

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