View over a wide landscape, with trees in the foreground
1832
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1832
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a row of dark, leafy trees in the front, with a soft, cloudy sky behind them. The colors are mostly muted greens and grays, but some trees glow with yellowish light. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, making the scene feel sketchy and alive. The artist used watercolor, which lets the paint blend smoothly but also shows brush marks. This style was popular for quick outdoor sketches back then. Next, look up Constable, John (RA) to see how he painted light and nature differently.
