Landscape with windmill, stream and cattle
1844
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1844
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a tall windmill on a hill. The sky is pale and cloudy, while the ground is dry grass and a narrow stream runs in the distance. A few cows graze near the water, and a small stone bridge sits in the foreground. The windmill’s blades are still, and the whole scene feels calm and simple. The colors are soft, mostly earthy tones with a touch of blue in the water. Look up windmill to see how they were used in old landscapes like this one.
