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Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Samuel David Colkett · 1806 – 1863

A Cottage by a Pond, with Figures Swimming and on the Bank

1829 · National Trust, Cambridge · original 74 x 62 cm

Samuel David Colkett’s ‘A Cottage by a Pond’ (1829) captures serene rural life in a Dutch Golden Age style. Explore this tranquil landscape painting of Norfolk & Cambridge scenes.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 1 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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The Trowse near Norwich

1849 · Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton · original 21 x 27 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 2 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
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Landscape with a Church in the Distance and Figure in a Red Shawl

Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 3 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
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Landscape with a River and Mill, Sheep in Foreground

Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 4 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
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Landscape with a Cottage

Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich

Discover Samuel David Colkett’s serene landscape painting – a tranquil 19th-century masterpiece. Enhance your space with realistic art prints evoking nature's beauty.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 5 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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A River Landscape with Figures on a Bridge

The Cooper Gallery, Barnsley · original 56 x 78 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 6 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Landscape with Cows in a Pool by a Clump of Trees

Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 7 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Lane Scene

Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 8 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Farmhouse with Pond

1847 · Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 9 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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River Scene near Cambridge

1858 · original 41 x 51 cm

Admire Samuel David Colkett’s ‘River Scene near Cambridge’ (1858). A serene 19th-century landscape painting of rural life, showcasing muted tones & atmospheric detail. Collectable art!

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 10 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Same size as the original$25951 × 41 cm Commission at original size

Queen's College Grove, Cambridge

1860 · original 62 x 45 cm

Discover 'Queen’s College Grove,' a serene 1860 oil painting by Samuel David Colkett. Romantic pastoral beauty featuring a family amidst nature's tranquility. A timeless piece for art collectors.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 11 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Landscape with a River and Mill, Sheep in Foreground

original 62 x 87 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 12 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Landscape with a Cottage

original 19 x 28 cm

Discover serene landscapes by Samuel David Colkett. Hand-painted reproductions of his charming 19th-century Norfolk scenes – perfect for a tranquil home.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 13 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Landscape with River

original 33 x 44 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 14 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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A Scene in Norfolk

Towneley Hall Art Gallery - Museum, Burnley · original 64 x 76 cm

Samuel David Colkett’s "A Scene in Norfolk" – a serene 19th-century landscape painting. Explore this Romantic artwork's beauty & historical significance. Discover more!

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 15 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Same size as the original$29176 × 64 cm Commission at original size

Walnut Tree Walk, Earlham

1850 · original 60 x 48 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 16 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Landscape

1853 · Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 17 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Landscape with River

Admire 'Landscape with River' by Samuel David Colkett! A serene 19th-century painting of nature & wildlife. Explore this beautiful artwork online.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 18 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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On the River Yare, Norfolk

1852 · original 19 x 28 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
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Landscape with a Cottage

1842 · original 39 x 50 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 20 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Old Mill at Norwich, Norfolk

original 50 x 40 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 21 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
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River Scene

1850 · original 36 x 46 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
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Farmhouse with Pond

original 26 x 35 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 23 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
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Landscape

1846 · original 45 x 34 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 24 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
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The Old Mill Stream

The Cooper Gallery, Barnsley · original 61 x 91 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 25 of 26 artworks by Samuel David Colkett
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The artist

Samuel David Colkett

1806 – 1863

Snelle feiten

Copyright statusPublic domain
Typical colorsrosy brown
Works on APS26
Top 3 worksA Cottage by a Pond, with Figures Swimming and on the Bank, The Trowse near Norwich, Landscape with a Church in the Distance and Figure in a Red Shawl
Topics exploredtranquility, landscape, british art
Born1806, Norwich, United Kingdom
Museums on APSManchester Art Gallery, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, National Trust, Towneley Hall Art Gallery - Museum
Died1863

Biography

Samuel David Colkett: A Quiet Master of the Norwich School

Samuel David Colkett (1806-1863) remains a quietly significant figure within the landscape painting traditions of 19th-century England. Associated with the esteemed Norwich School, he carved out a distinctive niche through his serene depictions of Norfolk’s rivers and countryside, alongside charming scenes of Cambridge life and idyllic cottage landscapes. While not as widely celebrated as some of his contemporaries, Colkett's work possesses a remarkable tranquility and observational accuracy that invites contemplation and offers a poignant glimpse into the evolving aesthetic sensibilities of his time.

Born in Norwich in 1806, Samuel David Colkett’s early life was shaped by the practical realities of his father’s business – a chemist’s shop on St. Stephen's Street. This grounding in the everyday provided a foundation for his later artistic focus, imbuing his paintings with a sense of groundedness and an appreciation for the subtle beauty of the natural world. He received his initial artistic training under James Stark, a prominent figure within the Norwich School, absorbing the school’s emphasis on depicting local scenes with a realistic yet subtly romanticized approach.

The Norwich School and its Artistic Principles

The Norwich School, emerging in the early 19th century, represented a deliberate reaction against the grand, theatrical landscapes favored by the Royal Academy. Artists within this group – including John Brett, Frank Day, and John Frederick Mills – sought to capture the essence of East Anglian scenery with a focus on atmospheric effects, subtle color palettes, and an intimate understanding of their subjects. They prioritized depicting the familiar—the rivers, meadows, and villages of Norfolk—over grand historical or mythological themes. Colkett’s work is firmly rooted in this tradition, sharing the school's commitment to capturing light and atmosphere with a delicate touch.

Unlike some of his colleagues who embraced bolder brushstrokes and dramatic compositions, Colkett favored a more restrained style. His paintings are characterized by smooth surfaces, carefully blended colors, and an almost photographic precision in rendering details. This meticulous approach, combined with his keen eye for light and shadow, creates a sense of quiet realism that is both captivating and deeply soothing.

Key Themes and Subjects

Colkett’s oeuvre is dominated by scenes of Norfolk's waterways – the rivers Wensum, Bure, and Yare – which he depicted with an almost reverential attention to detail. These paintings are not merely topographical representations; they are imbued with a sense of timelessness and serenity. He frequently included charming cottages nestled amongst the reeds and willows, suggesting a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. Cambridge also featured prominently in his work, offering picturesque views of the university colleges and surrounding meadows.

Beyond these recurring subjects, Colkett’s paintings often capture fleeting moments of rural life – farmers tending their fields, children playing by the riverbank, or anglers patiently casting their lines. These scenes are rendered with a gentle warmth and an underlying sense of nostalgia, reflecting the artist's appreciation for the simple pleasures of country living.

Notable Works and Legacy

Among Colkett’s most celebrated works is “River Scene near Norwich,” a masterful depiction of the Wensum River bathed in the golden light of late afternoon. The painting exemplifies his signature style – its meticulous detail, atmospheric perspective, and subtle color palette. Other notable paintings include "Cottage by the River," "Cambridge Bridge" and numerous smaller studies of Norfolk landscapes.

While Colkett’s name may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, his work continues to resonate with viewers today. His paintings offer a valuable window into the artistic traditions of the Norwich School and provide a poignant reminder of the enduring beauty of the English countryside. His legacy lies in his quiet mastery of light, color, and composition—a testament to the power of observation and the profound serenity he captured on canvas.

Victoria Susannah Colkett: A Continuing Artistic Thread

Samuel David Colkett’s artistic life was further enriched by his marriage to Victoria Susanna Colkett, who herself became a notable artist. Victoria continued her father's legacy, exhibiting her own watercolors at the British Institution and often signing her works with her married name – Hine. This familial connection highlights the importance of women in 19th-century art and demonstrates how artistic traditions could be passed down through generations.

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