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Waterfall in the Dingle at Badger Hall

Peter De Wint

1841

watercolor

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Waterfall in the Dingle at Badger Hall is a 1841 watercolor by Peter De Wint, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Peter De Wint
When & what style?: 1841 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a small waterfall tucked between rocks and trees. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and a bit of blue in the mist. A lone figure stands near the falls, looking tiny next to the big boulders. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to mimic nature’s rough edges. The water looks almost silvery where the light hits it. Next, check out how watercolor, glazing works to create depth.