Ashberry Bridge (South side), Rievaulx

About this work

This watercolor shows a simple stone bridge over a shallow stream. The trees around it are bare, with a few red leaves clinging to branches. The bridge’s arches are dark against the light water, and the hills in the background are softly painted in warm browns and yellows. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture the light and movement in the scene. The water looks almost alive, with splashes of color blending together. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.