James Whaite RCA, Haymaking

James Whaite RCA, HaymakingThis beautiful mid 19th century watercolour by English artist James Whaite RCA (1836 1917) depicts various figures working in a field amid the radiant haze of Summer. With a gentle, high key palette, hes captured the view sublimely. Each figure is given weight, delicately rendered and realistically portrayed. Whaite was an accomplished draughtsman and his success was underpinned predominantly by his drawing ability. Hailing from Manchester, he spent

Here we see Adam being passed an apple by Eve who has already been tempted by the serpent

While in the 18th century

all things decay

Women also tended to use hot curling irons to add a little flair

Smith worked for a lengthy list of high-profile clients including Lord Byron

This majestic interior scene was created by Danish Golden Age painter

Apparently

following the War

which extends diagonally across the canvas

when this was created

Bissen’s naturalistic style emerged following the collision of two approaches

visually it sits alongside the Flemish School with several Flemish painters working in England during the late 16th century