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A Cornfield

David Cox

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

A Cornfield 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

The painting depicts a serene landscape, with a cornfield as its central focus. In the foreground, the cornfield stretches out, with the golden wheat swaying gently in the breeze. The field is dotted with a few trees, adding depth and texture to the scene. In the background, a distant mountain range rises up, its peaks shrouded in mist. The sky above is a soft blue, with wispy clouds drifting lazily across it. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and tranquility, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic world of the painting. To learn more about the techniques used to create this beautiful landscape, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.