Student Artwork Guide
Copyright This work is in the public domain. Edwin Edwards died in 1879; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1949.
In context
Towing Path, Sunbury on Thames — Edwin Edwards
The original measures 86 × 182 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.
Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 56 at death.
Painted when the artist was 44. The artist lived to 56. 1 of the 7 dated works by this artist in our catalogue came earlier.
Shaded: the lifetime of Edwin Edwards (1823–1879) ▲ this work, 1867 every dated painting, decade by decade
Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.
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Measured from the image
Main colour
Espresso #483f29
Catalogued palette
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The ten leading countries
Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.
Together these works take 100.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 18 works by this artist, of which 5 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 2 of them, with 16.7% of that attention. The same counts, month by month
Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.
About this artwork
Towing Path, Sunbury on Thames — Edwin Edwards
The painting Towing Path, Sunbury on Thames by Edwin Edwards is a stunning representation of the tranquility of nature. Created in 1867, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 86 x 182 cm and is currently housed at the Bury Art Museum in the United Kingdom.
The scene captures the serene atmosphere of a sunset over a river, with trees standing tall in the background. The warm glow of the setting sun casts a golden light on the water, creating a sense of peacefulness and harmony with nature. A person stands near the water's edge, possibly taking in the breathtaking view or engaging in some activity. The overall composition of the painting creates a sense of calmness, inviting the viewer to step into the serene world of Edwin Edwards. Key Features of the painting include:
The use of warm colors to create a cozy atmosphere
The depiction of nature in its purest form, with trees and birds adding to the serene ambiance
The presence of a person, which adds a sense of human connection to the natural world
For those interested in exploring more of Edwin Edwards' work, Sunrise before Rain, Sunbury on Thames is another notable piece. This painting, also created by Edwin Edwards, showcases the artist's ability to capture the beauty of nature in different lighting conditions.
The Bury Art Museum is home to a significant collection of artworks, including pieces by other notable artists such as Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. For more information on the museum and its collection, visit The Museum Barrow-in-furness Town Hall.
Artist and museum
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Look closely
Towing Path, Sunbury on Thames — Edwin Edwards
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The diaporama of "Towing Path, Sunbury on Thames" can be watched on the artwork's Diaporama page.
The original "Towing Path, Sunbury on Thames" by Edwin Edwards measures 86 x 182 cm.
Edwin Edwards appears under the alternate names William Oliver.