View in the Lake District
1806
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1806
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a misty valley with a fast-moving river cutting through rocky hills. Trees clump together on the slopes, and a distant mountain looms under a pale sky. The colors are mostly browns and grays, with some green in the trees and a hint of white in the rushing water. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, almost like the artist worked quickly outdoors. The water looks rough, with splashes of white and dark patches where the river races over stones. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.
