A windmill and cottages
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a windmill with a thatched roof next to a small house. The colors are soft—blues in the sky, browns and greens on the buildings, and a muddy path in the foreground. A few people and animals are scattered near the water’s edge, but the scene feels quiet and loose. The brushstrokes are quick and watery, like the artist was working fast. This style was common in sketches made outdoors. Next, check out Constable, John (RA) for more of his landscapes.
