Pangbourne Weir
ca. 1880
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Bequest of George Campbell Cooper
Accession Number
1896-3-405
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Pangbourne Weir** by artist David Law (1831–1901), created around 1880, is a captivating print that likely depicts the picturesque weir along the River Thames at Pangbourne, a serene spot in England's Berkshire countryside. As a product of the late Victorian era, this work reflects the era's fascination with the natural of Britain's waterways, a popular subject for artists seeking to capture the interplay of light, water, and foliage. David Law was a skilled practitioner of the etching revival movement in 19th-century Britain, where printmakers elevated the medium to rival painting in expre...