On the Bure, near Aylsham, Norfolk

Attributed to James Bulwer

Associated Names
James Bulwer

Artist, British, 1794 - 1879

The image shows a rural scene with buildings by the water's edge in the foreground. The perspective is slightly elevated, revealing distant hills and a sky with clouds. The buildings are styled in rustic colors and centrally placed. Human figures stand by the water, and delicate brushstrokes create an airy feel. The color palette includes warm earthy tones and light blues and greens. Cows are grazing in the distance, and a large tree borders the right side of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor and graphite

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 17.1 x 20 cm (6 3/4 x 7 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.16.174

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

By descent through the artist's family to Henry Bulwer (born 1854), Vancouver, Canada; Zeitlin & Ver Brugge Booksellers, Los Angeles; Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1965

  • Clifford, Derek. Watercolours of The Norwich School. London, 1965: p. 62.

Inscriptions

in unknown hand, lower right verso: On the Bure, near Aylsham / Norfolk

Wikidata ID

Q64536859

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