Waterlilies on the River Cherwell, Shipton-on-Cherwell, Oxfordshire

William Turner (of Oxford) (1789 - 1862)

The Oxfordshire Museum

circa 1854

The manor, which is just visible, and the estate of Shipton-on-Cherwell, were owned by the artist's uncle. Lilies and rushes are seen to flourish in the foreground which was an effect of the stream being deepened at this time.

• Medium: watercolour
• Dimensions: 40.6 x 71.7cm
• Art Fund Grant: £7331 ( Total: £19,550)
• ArtFunded in: 2001
• Vendor: Bonhams

Provenance

By descent from the artist.

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