The Terrace, Rievaulx

The Terrace, Rievaulx

John Cooper

1940

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a quiet winter scene with bare trees lining a path. A small, round building sits in the distance, half-hidden by leafless branches. The ground is dusted with snow, and shadows stretch long across the light-colored path. The artist used soft, loose brushstrokes to keep the scene feeling calm and simple. The light is gentle, with no harsh lines separating dark and light. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.

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