Epsom Heath
1806
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1806
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet countryside scene. Rolling hills stretch into the distance, with a few small buildings and trees scattered near the bottom. The colors are mostly soft browns and pale greens, and the whole thing looks a little faded, like it’s been around for a while. The artist wrote "Epsom... Aug 6 1806" in the corner, so this was painted over 200 years ago. The loose, sketchy lines suggest they were working fast, maybe outside. If you like this style, check out watercolor, glazing next.
