Village 1806 - 1858

"Village" is a sepia-toned watercolor on paper by Frederick Wilton Litchfield Stockdale, completed between 1806 and 1858, and currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago. The artwork depicts a village nestled amongst a verdant, wooded landscape. The artist’s brushstrokes give a sense of depth and texture to the buildings and trees, while the soft washes of color lend a serene and atmospheric quality to the scene. Stockdale's work exemplifies a period of artistic exploration focused on capturing the beauty of the natural world.