Scene near Holy Street Mill, Chagford

The Holly Street Mill was a popular destination for artists looking to capture the infamous “pastoral” scene in Devonshire. Widgery was no exception, especially with his love for the surrounding area and colour play.

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
K213
Category
Fine Art
Collection Class
Paintings
Medium
oil on canvas
Common Name
Scene near Holy Street Mill, Chagford
Simple Name
painting
Inscription Transcription
Scene near Holy Street Mill Chagford Devon Painted August 1869 Wm Widgery The Year of the British Association Meeting at Exeter; W Widgery 1869
Period Classification
Victorian (1837-1901)
Production Town
Exeter
Production County
Devon
Production Country
United Kingdom: England
Production Date
1869
Production Person Initials
William
Production Person Surname
Widgery
Production Year Low

Production Year High


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Scene near Holy Street Mill, Chagford