John Frederick Lewis, RA, POWS, British 1804-1876- Lorley [sic. Lorelei] Rock; watercolour and bodycolour heightened with white on paper, inscribed 'Lorley Rock' (lower right), 14.3 x 20.9 cm. Note: Lewis is particularly celebrated for his...

John Frederick Lewis, RA, POWS, British 1804-1876- Lorley [sic. Lorelei] Rock; watercolour and bodycolour heightened with white on paper, inscribed 'Lorley Rock' (lower right), 14.3 x 20.9 cm. Note: Lewis is particularly celebrated for his colourful and highly romanticised depictions of Cairo. The present work depicting the dramatic Lorelei Rock on the banks of the Rhine is, however, a more restrained example of his work. It therefore represents something of a departure from the artist's typical subject matter and exuberant style, and its small scale and muted palette convey a tangible sense of intimacy with its modest sitters. The work was very likely taken during his travels around Europe in 1827, the year in which he first began to paint in watercolours in earnest.
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