Albert Bridge from Battersea Park
Watercolour by Ethel Woolmer, depicting Albert Bridge from Battersea Park. 1933.
The watercolour depicts a serene scene of a cityscape with a bridge crossing a river. The palette is soft and muted.
A paved walkway runs along the bottom edge of the painting the river, with two figures walking on the path, a woman and a child.
The river occupies the central portion of the painting, with a large bridge with suspension cables that connects the opposite bank of the river and several boats are visible on the river. The style is impressionistic, with loose brushwork.
Artist Biography
Ethel Woolmer (1863–1944) A British painter active from the late 19th to early 20th century, Ethel Woolmer was known for her delicate watercolours and pencil drawings, often depicting rural scenes, portraits, and domestic life. She exhibited between 1888 and 1929 and she was affiliated with the ASWA (Associate of the Society of Women Artists).