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Morning - A Welsh View

David Cox

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Morning - A Welsh View 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 painting shows a quiet outdoor scene with two people sitting on a stone wall. One is reading while the other leans back, relaxed. A small house with a white railing sits behind them, and a big tree shades part of the wall. The path below winds downhill, and the background fades into soft hills and a distant mountain. The artist used loose brushstrokes to keep the colors light and airy, like a peaceful morning. The light feels warm, but the details stay simple—no sharp lines or dark shadows. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.