Chalk Stream, Exmoor, North Devon
Lydia Larden, Artist
This is one of the
watercolours
in our collection.
It was made in circa 1870s. The place where it was made is unknown.
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Object Detail
About the Work
Chalk
streams
are
streams
that
flow
through
chalk
hills
towards
the
sea.
They
are
typically
wide
and
shallow,
and
due
to
the
filtering
effect
of
the
chalk
their
waters
are
alkaline
and
very
clear.
Chalk
streams
are
popular
with
fly
fishermen.
This record has related works.
Measurements
490 x 353mm
Media
watercolour on paper
Subject Place
Description
Watercolour scene of a stone arched bridge over a stream between some hills. A figure is crossing the bridge holding a stick with a hanging bag on it, a flock of sheep is following behind.
Credit Line
Collection of the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua Whanganui. Gift of Mrs W. Birch, 1922.
Collection Type
Permanent collection
Acquisition Date
1922
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Accession Number:
1922/2/13
