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On the lune, Kirby Lonsdale

David Cox

1800

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

On the lune, Kirby Lonsdale 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 quiet river under a stone bridge with three arches. The water is calm, reflecting the sky and trees. On the left, a bare tree stands next to a rocky bank, while on the right, green bushes grow near the bridge’s base. The colors are soft—muted blues, greens, and browns—with light brushing strokes. The bridge’s middle arch frames a distant view of trees and sky, almost like a window. The artist used light watercolor washes to create a dreamy, slightly hazy look. If you like this kind of peaceful landscape, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.