Bridge Near Waters-Meet, Lynton, North Devon

first half 19th century

attributed to James Bulwer

Associated Names
James Bulwer

Artist, British, 1794 - 1879

The image depicts a landscape with a river or stream. The scene is framed by dense trees, with a wooden bridge crossing the middle. The painting shows trees, rocks, water, and the bridge with delicate brushstrokes. The color palette consists of sepia and earth tones, creating a calming atmosphere. The foreground has rocks and water, while the background shows misty trees for depth.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor over graphite on cardboard

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28 x 36.5 cm (11 x 14 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1951.16.195

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

James Bulwer (1794-1879), Norwich, England; by descent through the Bulwer family to Henry Bulwer (born 1854), Vancouver, Canada; Zeitlin & Ver Brugge Booksellers, Los Angeles; Lessing J. Rosenwald; gift to NGA, 1951.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower center in brown ink: Bridge near Waters-Meet - Lynton - North Devon -

Wikidata ID

Q64536862

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