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Old Houses on the Rhone at Geneva, 1856 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
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Old Houses on the Rhone at Geneva, 1856 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
824146 Old Houses on the Rhone at Geneva, 1856 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Callow, William (1812-1908); 25.7x48.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Houses on the Rhone at Geneva. William Callow (1812-1908). Pencil and watercolour heightened with white. Signed and dated 1856. 25.7 x 48.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22524292
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1850s 1856 Background People British Art British Art On Paper By The Side Of A River Bystander Callow Embankment Four People Geneva Geneve Heightened Heightening Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century Panoramic Image Pencil Pencil Drawing Residence Rhone River Bank Rivers Edge Small Group Small Group Of People View To Land Water Color Water Colour Water Transport Waterfront White Color William Callow 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Natural Space Youthful
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This print captures the essence of old houses on the Rhone at Geneva in 1856, as depicted by British artist William Callow. The artwork, created using pencil and watercolour heightened with white, showcases a picturesque scene that transports viewers back to the nineteenth century. The composition beautifully portrays an urban riverside setting, with a small group of people gathered by the side of the river. Among them is a young child, adding an element of innocence and youthfulness to the scene. The artist's attention to detail is evident in his meticulous rendering of architectural elements and natural spaces. The soft colors and delicate brushstrokes create a serene atmosphere, enhanced by the presence of clouds floating gently across the sky. The use of watercolor adds depth and texture to this mid-nineteenth-century masterpiece. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are reminded not only of its historical significance but also of our own connection to nature and human existence. It serves as a reminder that even amidst bustling city life, moments like these can be found where tranquility meets artistry. This print from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate Callow's talent for capturing both physical structures and intangible emotions through his artistic lens. It invites us into a world frozen in time – one where old houses stand proudly on the banks of the Rhone River in Geneva.
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