Afternoon on the Severn
1922
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1922
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Afternoon on the Severn is a 1922 watercolor by David Muirhead, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet river scene with a flat, pale sky. In the distance, a few small buildings sit along the water’s edge, half-hidden by dark, rough trees. The foreground is mostly empty, with a few faint lines suggesting grass or rocks. The artist used loose, sketchy strokes—especially on the trees—to make the scene feel quick and alive. The light is soft, but the dark shapes of the trees stand out against the pale background. If you like this style, look up David Muirhead for more of his work.
