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Landscape with Cattle, by Peter De Wint, watercolor, 1850

Landscape with Cattle

Peter De Wint

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Cattle is a 1850 watercolor by Peter De Wint, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Peter De Wint
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with cattle grazing in the distance. In the foreground, a few people are sitting in a boat, while others are standing on the riverbank. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky. The artist has used soft, muted colors to create a sense of calmness and tranquility. The brushstrokes are gentle and subtle, adding to the overall peaceful atmosphere of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the technique of chiaroscuro.

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