Old Gravel Pits at Moseley, Near Birmingham

David Cox

1800

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

About this work

This painting shows a rough, rocky hillside with a few trees. Two people sit near the bottom, resting by a cart. The sky above is pale and cloudy. The colors are mostly browns and grays, with some green in the trees. The rough brushstrokes make the scene look a little messy, like the artist worked fast. This was a common way to paint landscapes back then. Look up David Cox to see more of his work.