Rocella, Sicily
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1920
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Rocella, Sicily is a 1920 watercolor by Cecil Arthur Hunt, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a small village nestled between rugged cliffs and rolling hills. The colors are mostly muted blues, grays, and earthy browns, with a few patches of green from trees and shrubs. The sky is light and hazy, giving the scene a soft, dreamy feel. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture the texture of the rocky terrain and distant buildings. The way the light fades into shadow helps the hills look solid and real. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
