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French Prisoners on Parole at Bodmin, Cornwall
Thomas Rowlandson
1795 · Watercolor Paint
A charming 1795 watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson depicting daily life and historical interaction in a Cornish town.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a wall without competing for attention.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strong over sofas, beds, buffets, or wider open walls
- Walls
- Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft sage, Warm beige
About the piece
This 1795 watercolor by renowned British artist Thomas Rowlandson captures a narrative slice of life in Bodmin, Cornwall. The work showcases Rowlandson's characteristic fluid line and delicate color washes, depicting French prisoners on parole as they mingle with locals. It serves as a masterful example of late 18th-century social observation, rendered with the technical finesse of one of England's most celebrated draughtsmen.
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