A Bridge and Cows
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a crumbling stone bridge with three arches over water. Under the middle arch, three white cows stand in shallow water, grazing near a small wooden cart. Behind them, a crumbling stone building with a thatched roof leans against a hillside dotted with trees. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, giving the scene a rough, unfinished feel. The artist focused on light and shadow to suggest texture rather than detail. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
