Early Morning: Mist Clearing
1900
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1900
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet valley with soft, rolling hills. Mist clings to the land, blurring edges and muting colors to pale blues and grays. A winding path cuts through the scene, leading toward a cluster of dark trees. The sky is pale but bright, as if sunrise is breaking through the haze. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to suggest movement in stillness—like the mist itself. The painting feels fresh, as if you’re seeing the scene unfold slowly, moment by moment. Next, check out Arthur Reginald Smith to see how he painted other landscapes.
