Harrowing--View near the Cross Fells
1840
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1840
watercolor
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Harrowing--View near the Cross Fells is a 1840 watercolor by Peter De Wint, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with rolling hills in the distance. In the foreground, two men work with horses plowing a field. One man stands near a stone wall and wooden gate, while the other guides the horses. The sky is soft with light clouds, and the hills fade into misty blues and grays. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture the mood of the landscape, focusing on light and atmosphere. This style was common in the 1800s for showing nature’s beauty and drama. Next, look up watercolor, glazing to see how artists build depth with layers of paint.
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