Artwork
A Mountain Glen
A Mountain Glen is a watercolor work on paper by David Cox. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Mountain Glen is a watercolour painting created by David Cox around 1850. It exemplifies his skill as a landscape artist and his influence on the development of British landscape art.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a solitary figure in a red coat on a rocky path within a wooded valley, surrounded by dense trees, hills, and a winding stream. Earthy tones dominate the scene, with a blue sky visible through the trees.
Technique & Style
Cox employed loose, rapid brushstrokes to convey texture in the natural elements, lending the scene a spontaneous, sketch-like quality. The figure's bright coat contrasts with the muted surroundings, drawing attention to their location.
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Artist & collection
Artist
David Cox (29 April 1783 – 7 June 1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism.
![Trees [verso], by David Cox](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/david-cox--trees-verso--2f59ba73e183df09-w320.webp)
![Chatsworth [recto], by David Cox](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/david-cox--chatsworth-recto--3f4d97adb21a8333-w320.webp)
