Woman Seated in a Bower
1835
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1835
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A woman sits in a leafy, shaded spot, resting her chin on her hand. She wears a loose, light-colored dress with a darker shawl draped over her shoulders. Nearby, a hat and a fan lie on the ground, and a small bouquet of flowers sits on the bench beside her. The background is a mix of green foliage and soft, cloudy skies. This painting uses watercolor in a way that keeps the colors soft and blended, almost like a sketch. The artist focused on light and shadow to make the scene feel dreamy. Check out watercolor, glazing to see how this technique works.
