The River Teme at Downton, Herefordshire
Drawing
1785-1786 (drawn)
1785-1786 (drawn)
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This watercolour is an example of the ‘picturesque’, an aesthetic concept that evolved in late 18th century Britain. The ‘picturesque’ landscape was rough, varied and irregular. This work is typical of the style, with its river, rocks, winding path and rustic bridge supported by tree trunks.
The writer and collector Richard Payne Knight (1750-1824) employed Thomas Hearne (1744-1817) to draw several views of the grounds of his country house, Downton Castle. Knight was an enthusiast of the ‘picturesque’ style of painting and landscape gardening.
The writer and collector Richard Payne Knight (1750-1824) employed Thomas Hearne (1744-1817) to draw several views of the grounds of his country house, Downton Castle. Knight was an enthusiast of the ‘picturesque’ style of painting and landscape gardening.
Object details
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| Title | The River Teme at Downton, Herefordshire (popular title) |
| Materials and techniques | Indian ink and sepia |
| Brief description | Indian ink and sepia drawing entitled 'The river Teme at Downton, Herefordshire' by Thomas Hearne. Great Britain, ca. 1785-1786. |
| Physical description | Indian ink and sepia drawing depicting a view of a wooded glen at Downton, Herefordshire, formerly the seat of Richard Payne Knight (1750-1824). Signed. |
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| Credit line | Given by William Smith |
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| Summary | This watercolour is an example of the ‘picturesque’, an aesthetic concept that evolved in late 18th century Britain. The ‘picturesque’ landscape was rough, varied and irregular. This work is typical of the style, with its river, rocks, winding path and rustic bridge supported by tree trunks. The writer and collector Richard Payne Knight (1750-1824) employed Thomas Hearne (1744-1817) to draw several views of the grounds of his country house, Downton Castle. Knight was an enthusiast of the ‘picturesque’ style of painting and landscape gardening. |
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| Accession number | 2933-1876 |
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| Record created | February 11, 2003 |
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