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Anthony Herbert
Flatford Mill Footbridge with Reflections and Thatched Cottages Suffolk

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Title: Flatford Mill Footbridge with Reflections and Thatched Cottages Suffolk By Tony Herbert (1927-2024) Medium: Watercolor on artists paper Size: 7 x 10.25 inches Condition: good; a clean and well-preserved work with no visible marks or damage Provenance: From a large private collection of this artists work, Oxford, England Description: This evocative original watercolour by Tony Herbert offers a romantic view of Flatford Mill, one of the most iconic locations in British landscape art. Nestled in the Dedham Vale, on the Suffolk–Essex border, Flatford Mill and its surrounding buildings were made world-famous by John Constable in the early 19th century. Here, Herbert reinterprets the scene with a warmer, looser modern palette and a lively sense of movement. The composition centres around the distinctive arched footbridge, which curves gracefully over the still millpond. Beneath the bridge, Herbert renders mirrored reflections in soft ochres, russets, and earthy greens. On the left, a thatched and timbered cottage glows in warm burnt sienna, while leafed trees and additional outbuildings sit beyond, loosely sketched in rich spring greens and terracotta tones. Herbert’s fluid brushwork and impressionistic mark-making give this piece a sense of immediacy — painted likely in situ, with quickly changing light. The natural textures of the paper are left visible in the ripples of the water and branches of the trees, echoing the plein-air traditions of the English landscape school. This painting would appeal to admirers of Constable Country, East Anglian rural architecture, and heritage British watercolours. Ideal for interiors inspired by the cottagecore, heritage revival, or rustic countryside aesthetic, this piece offers a timeless connection to one of Britain’s most beloved pastoral scenes.
  • Creator:
    Anthony Herbert
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Cirencester, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU509316631172

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