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Landscape, with a wiinding river - evening

George the younger Barret

1767

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting Romanticism 18th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape, with a wiinding river - evening is a 1767 watercolor by George the younger Barret, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: George the younger Barret
When & what style?: 1767 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a winding river at evening. The river snakes through the landscape, with trees and hills on either side. The sky above is cloudy, with the sun setting behind the hills. The painting is done in muted colours, with shades of green and brown dominating the scene. The brushstrokes are soft and gentle, giving the painting a dreamy quality. In the foreground, there are some trees and bushes, which add depth and texture to the painting. The painting is a great example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination. If you're interested in learning more about this style, check out the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour landscape by George Barret the Younger depicts an evening scene featuring a winding river, with mountains visible to the right and a cottage positioned in the foreground.

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About the artist

Artist

George the younger Barret

This English painter built quiet drama into gentle views. His watercolours show cattle grazing near Richmond, evening rivers winding through hills, and Windsor Castle glimpsed across a Surrey park. Barret worked in the…

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