Sketching in Oxford

April 27, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Sometimes on a weekend I’ll go into Oxford to do a little sketching. Depending on how busy the city is at any particular time, it is quite nice to just do some sketching for relaxation. A subject I keep returning to in Oxford is the Sheldonian Theatre. Here I am sketching from outside the Sheldonian […]

A pencil sketch of the Bridge of Sighs, Oxford

December 29, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Another sketch of the Hertford College Bridge of Sighs in Oxford. For other views of the bridge and of Oxford, take a look at my Oxford Gallery page (via this link https://oxfordartistonline.wordpress.com/2017/11/04/oxford/ ). There is also a smaller picture of the Bridge in my page header!

A watercolour sketch of the Oxford ‘Bridge of Sighs’

November 17, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Here is one of my watercolour sketches of the Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’. Also on this blog at ‘The Hertford College Bridge of Sighs‘ and Another view

The Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’.

November 4, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

One of Oxford’s famous landmarks – the Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’. This differs from the original ‘Bridge of Sighs’ is in Venice in that it was built to provide safe passage for students and staff of the college during rowdier times – now a favourite spot for the odd photograph.

Another view of the ‘Bridge of Sighs’ in Oxford

September 18, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Another view of the Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’ in Oxford. A bit of fun really – and trying to work a few things out. Apparently the Oxford Bridge of Sighs differs from its more famous cousin in Venice in that the original was for criminals perhaps making a final crossing, whereas the Oxford version […]

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