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Iz perspektive galerije, najpoznatije djelo umjetnika William Widgery je Cheddar Gorge, Somerset (1860), čiji se original nalazi u muzeju Victoria Art Gallery, Bath. Burdocks, Brambles and Furze (1868) i Landscape with Figures by a Waterfall (1858) upotpunjuju triju koju svako oko prepoznaje. Od 25 djela umjetnika William Widgery u našem katalogu, galerija u nastavku prikazuje 25 najpoznatijih, od kojih je svako originalno, s navedenom godinom nastanka, muzejom i onim što ga čini jedinstvenim.
The composition centers on the vertical limestone ranges of Cheddar Gorge, which rise on either side of the scene. These crags form a narrow passage where light and shadow define the rugged textures of the rock faces. In the middle ground, a river flows through the valley, its surface reflecting the sky. Small cottages are situated along the banks, appearing nestled against the base of the cliffs. Groups of people…
The composition focuses on a dense, tangled arrangement of botanical life. Burdock plants, wild brambles, and the thick, prickly texture of furze shrub occupy the frame. This oval-canvas work captures the unmanicured reality of the British countryside, moving away from idealized garden scenes toward the rugged, overlapping layers of the hedgerow. The arrangement emphasizes the structural complexity of these plants, where thorns and broad leaves intersect in a natural, chaotic…
There is a certain stillness that settles over this 1858 oil on canvas, a sense of a moment caught in the soft, diffused light of an overcast day. In this landscape, we find ourselves looking upon a picturesque valley where a meandering river carves its way through rolling hills. The composition draws the eye inward, moving from the immediate presence of the foreground toward the pale, receding shapes of the…
A vertical stream cuts through the heart of a wooded Devon landscape. The water moves with a soft, diffused light, suggesting the cool air of an overcast morning. Thick tree trunks rise like pillars, their bark rendered with a heavy, tactile layering of oil paint. A small, solitary figure rests near the bank, a tiny presence amidst the overwhelming weight of the foliage. The scene feels still, caught in a…
A man sits in a chair, positioned centrally against a solid brown background. He is dressed in a dark suit and a tie, his posture upright with hands resting upon his hips. His facial features include a mustache and sideburns, and his gaze is directed toward the viewer. The lighting defines the contours of his face and the texture of his clothing, creating a sense of presence within the frame.…
The river flows with a steady, unhurried purpose, cutting through the soft green of the Devon countryside. A stone bridge spans the water, a heavy, permanent anchor in a landscape of shifting light and grazing life. Near the banks, cows move through the grass, their forms settled into the earth. A solitary figure watches, a quiet presence amidst the animals and the slow movement of the stream. The scene holds…
The composition centers on the quietude of a mountain lake, where the stillness of the water meets the rugged presence of the surrounding peaks. Figures are positioned near the shoreline, grounding the vastness of the landscape in a moment of everyday existence. A man sits on the grass by the water's edge while others stand nearby, their presence providing a sense of scale against the towering terrain. Small boats are…
In Scene near Holy Street Mill, Chagford, Devon, William Widgery invites the eye into a lush, detailed landscape where a serene stream winds through a dense forest. The composition relies on a striking interplay of directions. Towering trees establish a strong vertical axis, their trunks reaching upward to dominate the scene and create a sense of immense scale. This verticality is met by the horizontal movement of the water, as…
is a landscape oil painting by William Widgery, executed in 1870. The work focuses on a specific rock formation situated within the Dartmoor region of Devon. Widgery, a self-taught artist who transitioned from masonry to painting, developed a style rooted in direct observation of the British countryside.
The landscape depicts a river flowing through a wooded area in Devon. On both sides of the water, trees grow densely, their branches extending toward the center of the scene. The river follows a path down a hillside, appearing to rush through the terrain. Several rocks are positioned throughout the water and along the banks, breaking the surface of the stream. In the middle of the composition, a small waterfall…
Beechwood Scene1870 · Royal Albert Memorial Museum
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A View off Teignmouth Bridge, Devon1873 · Royal Albert Memorial Museum
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Cranmere Pool, Dartmoor, Devon1873 · Royal Albert Memorial Museum
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A Bridge over a Dartmoor Stream
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River SceneUniversity of Exeter
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Stepping Stones1859 · Torre Abbey Historic House And Gardens
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Scene on the River Dart
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Ponies on DartmoorTorre Abbey Historic House And Gardens
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Cattle on DartmoorTorre Abbey Historic House And Gardens
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A Dartmoor Stone CrossTorre Abbey Historic House And Gardens
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Cattle by the Dart in AutumnTorre Abbey Historic House And Gardens
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Leigh Woods, BristolVictoria Art Gallery
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Sharpitor Rocks, Dartmoor, DevonRoyal Albert Memorial Museum
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The Otter Speared, the Earl of Aberdeen's Otterhounds (copy of a work by Edwin Henry Landseer of c.1844)Torre Abbey Historic House And Gardens
25Rustic Courtship1859 · Torre Abbey Historic House And Gardens
Četiri teme koje se najčešće ponavljaju u ovim originalima, svaka s svojim vrhunskim primjerom.
4 muzeja u kojima se nalazi najviše djela s ove stranice.
| Muzej | Grad | Djela autora William Widgery | Slike iz ovog popisa |
|---|---|---|---|
 Royal Albert Memorial Museum |
Exeter | 12 | Burdocks, Brambles and Furze, On the Lyd, Devon, Edward Adams (1823–1892), of Crediton |
 Torre Abbey Historic House And Gardens |
Torquay | 7 | Stepping Stones, Ponies on Dartmoor, Cattle on Dartmoor |
 Victoria Art Gallery |
Bath | 2 | Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, Leigh Woods, Bristol |
 University of Exeter |
Exeter | 1 | River Scene |
Odaberite desetljeće kako biste vidjeli original koji ga definira.
There is a certain stillness that settles over this 1858 oil on canvas, a sense of a moment caught in the soft, diffused light of an overcast day. In this landscape, we find ourselves looking upon a picturesque valley where a meandering river carves its way through rolling hills. The composition draws the eye inward, moving from the immediate presence of the foreground toward the pale, receding shapes of the…
The composition centers on the vertical limestone ranges of Cheddar Gorge, which rise on either side of the scene. These crags form a narrow passage where light and shadow define the rugged textures of the rock faces. In the middle ground, a river flows through the valley, its surface reflecting the sky. Small cottages are situated along the banks, appearing nestled against the base of the cliffs. Groups of people…
A vertical stream cuts through the heart of a wooded Devon landscape. The water moves with a soft, diffused light, suggesting the cool air of an overcast morning. Thick tree trunks rise like pillars, their bark rendered with a heavy, tactile layering of oil paint. A small, solitary figure rests near the bank, a tiny presence amidst the overwhelming weight of the foliage. The scene feels still, caught in a…
Cheddar Gorge, Somerset (1860), Victoria Art Gallery, Bath. Nakon njih slijede Burdocks, Brambles and Furze (1868) i Landscape with Figures by a Waterfall (1858).
38 godina: Cheddar Gorge, Somerset datira iz 1860, a William Widgery je rođen/a 1822.
Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, Burdocks, Brambles and Furze, Landscape with Figures by a Waterfall, On the Lyd, Devon, Edward Adams (1823–1892), of Crediton, Fingle Bridge, Devon, Swiss Lake Scene, Scene near Holy Street Mill, Chagford, Devon, Bowerman’s Nose, Dartmoor, Devon i View in Gidley Park, Devon. Gornji rang prikazuje godinu i muzej za svako od njih.
Naš katalog sadrži 25 djela umjetnika William Widgery, datiranih od 1856 do 1873.
Većinom u Royal Albert Memorial Museum (Exeter), Torre Abbey Historic House And Gardens (Torquay) i Victoria Art Gallery (Bath). Gornja tablica muzeja navodi sve njih.
U 1860s: 6 od 25 djela na ovoj stranici nastalo je tada, od čega je Cheddar Gorge, Somerset Cheddar Gorge, Somerset.
Na ovoj stranici najstarije djelo je iz Edward Adams (1823–1892), of Crediton (1856), a najnovije iz On the Lyd, Devon (1873).
Landscape (6), River (4) i Mountains (3), kroz svih 25 djela na ovoj stranici.
Oil On Canvas, za 7 od 25 djela na ovoj stranici.
Realism i Romanticism, sudeći po originalima na ovoj stranici.
Burdocks, Brambles and Furze, On the Lyd, Devon i Edward Adams (1823–1892), of Crediton: Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter posjeduje 12 djela s ove stranice.
Iznimno je bilo to što William Widgery nikada nije primio formalno umjetničko obrazovanje. U doba u kojem je umjetnička obuka često diktirala stil i tematiku, on je krčio vlastiti put, oslanjajući se isključivo na Prirodu kao svog učitelja. Exeter je u to vrijeme prepuštan na veliku umjetničku galeriju koja bi mogla pružiti smjernice; umjesto toga, William Widgery je izravno izlazio na polja, pedantno proučavajući svjetlost, boju i formu. Taj izravni angažman s krajolikom potaknuo je razvoj prepoznatljive estetike — karakterizirane odvažnim potezima kistom, atmosferskim efektima i oštrim osjećajem za nijanse ruralnog života. Rana djela često su uključivala vješte reprodukcije popularnih umjetnika poput Landseera, što mu je pružilo temelj u tehnici, dok mu je istovremeno omogućilo razvoj vlastitog, jedinstvenog glasa. Dr. W.R. Scott, oštri umjetnički kritičar, neprestano je hvalio iznimno oko za boju koje je William Widgery posjedovao — kvaliteta koja će postati zaštitni znak njegovog zrelog stila. Nije se držao nikakve posebne škole ili pokreta; naprotiv, stvorio je stil koji je bio jedinstveno njegov, inspirirajući generaciju slikara u Exeteru koji su nastojali oponašati njegov pristup.
Widgeryjev umjetnički fokus bio je usredotočen na ljepotu britanske ruralne sredine, a posebno na dramatične pejzaže Dartmoora. S nevjerojatnom sposobnošću koja prenosi i veličanstvenost i najintimnije detalje, uspio je uhvatiti divljinu i neukroćeni duh moora. Iako je Dartmoor ostao njegova primarna muza, istraživao je i obalne prizore Devon i Cornwalla, vješto prikazujući krševite, strmite obale kojima neprestano udaraju olujni valovi. Njegova djela nisu puke reprezentacije mjesta; ona su evokativna iskustva, prožeta atmosferom, svjetlošću i opipljivim osjećajem pripadnosti određenom prostoru. S jednako je vješto portretirao životinje, besprijekorno ih integrirajući u svoje pejzaže kako bi stvorio skladne kompozicije. Njegov rad odlikuje izravnost i nedostatak pretjeranog finije, dajući prednost emocionalnom dojamu scene u usporedbi s pedantnim detaljima. Tijekom njegovog života nastalo je preko tri tisuće slika, od kojih je svaka bila željno tražena još prije nego što je napustila njegov stalik—što je svjedočanstvo njegovoj rastućoj reputaciji i neprolaznom privlačnosti njegove vizije.
