John VarleyEnglish, 1778–1842Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire
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Where is “Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
London, United Kingdom
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About the work
John Varley visited Bolton Abbey during a sketching tour of Yorkshire in 1803. Almost 40 years later he painted this watercolour. The story of the abbey appealed to artists and writers working in the 'Romantic' style. The building marked the place where the benefactor's beloved son had drowned.
Varley was a founder member of the Old Watercolour Society. This professional body was set up in 1804 to represent and promote the works of watercolour artists. He was also an important teacher, and many of his pupils became successful artists.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1057-1873
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
![Two Studies of a Figure Holding a Basket [verso], John Varley](https://api.nga.gov/iiif/a335ff43-890e-4fd3-912f-941b7e915206/full/!2400,2400/0/default.jpg)
![Landscape Composition [recto], John Varley](https://api.nga.gov/iiif/d1866f1f-4706-48b2-80e5-63ec988ad70d/full/!2400,2400/0/default.jpg)
![A Stand of Trees [recto], John Varley](https://api.nga.gov/iiif/dece75e4-3b1b-493e-95ae-d17c84ca98e3/full/!2400,2400/0/default.jpg)
