Landscape study
1870
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1870
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Landscape study is a 1870 watercolor by Alfred East, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a soft, hazy landscape with a hill topped by a large, pale building. Below it, a river winds through a flat, green valley dotted with trees and a few small houses. The colors are muted—yellows, grays, and blues—with loose, sketchy brushstrokes that make it feel quick and fresh. The artist used watercolor, letting the paint blend into light, airy patches instead of sharp lines. The building on the hill looks distant and dreamy, almost like a ghostly outline. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
