Edward James Duval, River Landscape With Fishermen, Mapledurham, Oxfordshire

Edward James Duval, River Landscape With Fishermen, Mapledurham, OxfordshireThis late 19th century watercolour by British artist Edward James Duval (1838 1923) depicts a relaxing day spent fishing on the river. Duval has captured the mood superbly and used the overcast sky to create interesting light effects. Note the figures in the foreground strongly lit across their shoulders as they fish from a small boat. And the prominent vertical highlight, which draws the eye to the second boat on the left. Each element carefully

can enjoy nature’s harmony without considering its obvious perils

maybe three

This charming engraving by David Lucas (1802-1881) is after a well-loved rural scene by John Constable (1776-1837) titled ‘The Lock’

He’s flanked by soldiers as two dogs bark fiercely at a bare-chested man holding the rope that binds him

lit by lamps - with figures a rare occurrence

His interest in art began following a trip to the Netherlands where he visited several Dutch picture galleries

Ludwig was 21

To contextualise Fuchs’ obsession with fantasy

Born in Helion Bumpstead

Luminist landscapes emphasise calmness and tranquillity through their use of light and perspective

He’s known predominantly for his interior scenes and he also worked at the Royal Danish Theatre as a costume draughtsman

a new genre was born