7290951 Morpeth Bridge, about 1802 (Ink and watercolour) by Girtin, Thomas (1775-1802); 32.1x52.9 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: Thomas Girtin (1775-1802) Morpeth Bridge, about 1802 Ink and watercolour Height 32.1 x Width 52.9 cm Purchased with grant aid from the Trustees of the John Wigham Richardson Bequest, the Victoria and Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund, The Art Fund, and the Friends of the Laing Art Gallery, 1979 TWCMS : D4812 Thomas Girtin painted this view from sketches made during his extended tour of Northumberland in 1800. He used thick, slightly rough paper, which breaks up the colour and helps create a sense of air and weather. Bare paper has been left for the two tiny figures on the bridge. Girtin used harmonious gold, brown, and grey watercolour washes. He avoided preliminary grey shading, as used by earlier artists, so creating a brighter and more naturalistic effect.); Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums.