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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Joseph Rolph, A Road in Kent, c 1905
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Joseph Rolph, A Road in Kent, c 1905
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Joseph Rolph, A Road in Kent, c 1905

Joseph Rolph Canadian, 1831-1916

A Road in Kent, c 1905
watercolour on paper
20.75 x 28.25 in
signed bottom right
CAD 1,200.00
Joseph Rolph, A Road in Kent, c 1905
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A Road in Kent by Joseph Rolph is a quintessential example of bucolic English scenery captured in watercolor. The scene is imbued with a gentle tranquility, portraying a moment in...
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A Road in Kent by Joseph Rolph is a quintessential example of bucolic English scenery captured in watercolor. The scene is imbued with a gentle tranquility, portraying a moment in rural life that is timeless and serene. The road meanders through the composition, leading the viewer's eye past figures engaged in leisurely strolls and towards the soft, distant horizon.


The watercolor medium allows for soft transitions of color and light, conveying the misty atmosphere of the English countryside. The lush greenery of the trees, with their delicate foliage, frames the scene and provides a sense of depth and natural grandeur. The reflection of the sky in the small pond adds to the overall feeling of peace and quietude.


Rolph has skillfully captured the essence of Kent, known as the 'Garden of England', with its verdant landscapes and historic villages. The artwork invites contemplation of a slower pace of life, where nature's rhythms are observed and cherished. It is a testament to the enduring beauty of the Kentish landscape and the simple pleasures of rural existence.

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- Cowley Abbott, Toronto
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