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Trees - Dawn

Harry Becker

1885

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape

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Trees - Dawn is a 1885 watercolor by Harry Becker, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Harry Becker
When & what style?: 1885 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet scene of trees at dawn. The sky is pale blue, almost white, with a few soft clouds. The trees are dark and leafy, standing tall against the light. Below them, a building with a slanted roof sits near the water’s edge. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, like the artist was painting fast to catch the light. The colors are simple—mostly blues, greens, and whites—with no sharp lines. Next, look up Impressionism to see how this style captures fleeting moments.