South Downs near Rottingdean, Sussex
1846
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1846
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows rolling hills and cliffs with soft, wavy lines. The sky is pale, blending into the distant land. Below, the ground looks rough and uneven, with patches of shadow and light. The artist focused on how light hits the hills, making them look gentle but strong. This was painted near a real place called Rottingdean in 1846. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used nature to express big feelings.
