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Moorland Scene, Showery Effect

David Cox

1854

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Moorland Scene, Showery Effect is a 1854 watercolor by David Cox, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: David Cox
When & what style?: 1854 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a misty, rolling landscape with three figures in the distance. One person stands with a walking stick, while two others sit in a wagon. The sky is pale and hazy, blending into the soft, muted hills. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a dreamy, fleeting feel—like catching a moment before it fades. Next, check out Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.