Southampton From The River Itchen | John Tobias Young | 18th Century Large 2 cm x 101

2 cm x 101

The painting reflects his fascination with exotic locations and his ability to transform natural scenes into sublime visions

The composition draws the viewer's eye through the forest

two young women prepare vegetables as a cat waits expectantly at their feet

Southampton From The River Itchen | John Tobias Young | 18th Century Large 2 cm x 101View of Southampton from the River Itchen, with Southampton Water in the Distance, circa 1800. Painted by John Tobias Young (17551824). A significant and rare early view of Southampton, this large circa 1800 oil on panel by John Tobias Young showcases the artists meticulous eye for topographical detail. Painted with the precision of a prospectus, the composition captures the landscapes subtle contours, structures, and shoreline with remarkable