The artwork, entitled “Hotwells and Rownham Ferry” by William Williams, dates back to 1789 and belongs to the Rococo art movement. Characterized as a landscape genre, this painting captures a serene scene of rural life along a waterway.
In the foreground of the artwork, a ferry boat filled with passengers is skillfully depicted gliding across a calm river. To the left, a lushly vegetated riverbank showcases a quaint building with a white horse and several figures nearby, highlighting human presence in harmony with nature. On the right side of the artwork, the viewer’s eye is drawn to the rustic residences and boats moored along the opposite bank, with verdant hills providing a striking backdrop. The distant cliffs, bathed in soft light, complete the idyllic scenery, reflecting the Rococo style’s emphasis on lightness, elegance, and natural beauty.
