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Distant Hills

David Cox

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Distant Hills is a 1850 watercolor by David Cox, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: David Cox
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows rolling hills with soft, rounded peaks. A winding river cuts through the scene, reflecting pale blues. The foreground has scraggly bushes and rocky ground, while the sky above is light and airy. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to suggest texture—especially in the hills and clouds. The colors stay muted, letting the shapes tell the story. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like it.