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Llug Meadows, near Hereford, by David Cox, watercolor, 1800

Llug Meadows, near Hereford

David Cox

1800

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Llug Meadows, near Hereford is a 1800 watercolor by David Cox, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
David Cox
When & what style?
1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a river flowing through it. On the left side, there's a cluster of trees, and on the right, a field stretches out. In the foreground, a flock of sheep grazes near the riverbank. A shepherd, dressed in a simple tunic and hat, tends to the sheep. The atmosphere is peaceful, with the warm sunlight casting a gentle glow over the scene. The artist's use of watercolor creates a soft, dreamy quality. The tranquil scene depicted in this painting is reminiscent of the Romanticism movement. If you're interested in exploring more works from this period, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour titled *Llug Meadows, near Hereford* was created by David Cox the Elder in 1800.

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About the artist

Portrait of David Cox
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.

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