The Stream at Rest
Oil Painting
1848 (painted)
1848 (painted)
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A landscape depicting a view of a stream. In the background on the left is a a wood, while to the right is a field. On the left of the painting, standing at the edge of the stream, and resting on a fence, are four figures.
Object details
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| Title | The Stream at Rest |
| Materials and techniques | Oil on canvas |
| Brief description | Oil painting entitled 'The Stream at Rest' by Richard Redgrave. Great Britain, 1848. |
| Physical description | A landscape depicting a view of a stream. In the background on the left is a a wood, while to the right is a field. On the left of the painting, standing at the edge of the stream, and resting on a fence, are four figures. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Richd Redgrave 1848' (Signed and dated by the artist, lower left) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr and Mrs Frank M. Greco |
| Object history | This painting was exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1849 (No.174). The inscription on a label at the back indicates that the painting was inspired by Thomson's Seasons: No.3 The Stream at rest 'why should the water love To take so far a journey to the hills When the sweet valleys offer to be their toil Inviting quiet and a nearer bed Thomson's Autumn.' |
| Historical context | The artist was the first Keeper of the Department of Paintings of this Museum. |
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| Accession number | P.10-1967 |
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| Record created | April 11, 2007 |
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