Patrick Nasmyth1787–1831Sir Philip Sidney's Oak
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Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
This painting of the celebrated oak at Penshurst, planted to celebrate the birth of Sir Philip Sidney, reflects the developing Victorian fascination with national heroes. Nasmyth favoured oaks in his paintings, as well as mixed-wooded effects, and looked to Ruisdael and Hobbema for inspiration in painting them.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Particulars
- Accession number
- FA.165[O]
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
