At Sunrise: view from the artist's window in Morpeth Terrace
1874
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1874
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet hillside at dawn. A tall tower stands on the right, while buildings and trees cover the slope below. The sky is soft—pale pinks and blues fading into light. The colors feel loose, almost sketchy, with watery brushstrokes. The artist painted this from their own window, capturing the early light exactly as they saw it. The scene looks simple but holds a calm mood, like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
