Who painted A Welsh Landscape?

A Welsh Landscape was painted by David Cox in 1800.

Where can I see A Welsh Landscape?

A Welsh Landscape is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is A Welsh Landscape?

A Welsh Landscape is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of A Welsh Landscape?

Museum-quality prints of A Welsh Landscape are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

A Welsh Landscape

David Cox , 1800

A Welsh Landscape is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist David Cox. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A Welsh Landscape is a watercolour painting by David Cox the elder, capturing a rural scene in Wales.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a rugged mountain valley with steep cliffs, rocky slopes, and a narrow path where a small group of people is walking. The scene is set against a partly cloudy sky with distant mountains fading into soft blue and purple hues.

Technique & Style

The artist employed loose, sketchy strokes to convey texture in the rocks and grass, using a muted palette dominated by earthy browns and greens.

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Artist & collection

Artist

David Cox

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.