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Cottage in North Wales, by Samuel Austin, watercolor, 1831

Cottage in North Wales

Samuel Austin

1831

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Cottage in North Wales is a 1831 watercolor by Samuel Austin, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Samuel Austin
When & what style?
1831 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene cottage scene in North Wales. The watercolour depicts a rustic cottage with a stone wall and a tree in the foreground. In the background, people are engaged in various activities, such as washing and carrying baskets. The atmosphere is peaceful, with a sense of everyday life unfolding in the countryside. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. The warm colours of the painting evoke a sense of comfort and tranquility. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A cottage in North Wales is depicted in this painting by Samuel Austin, dated 1831, featuring human figures within the scene.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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