Crowhurst near Hastings
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Crowhurst near Hastings is a 1800 watercolor by Dorrell, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene. In the foreground, two riders on horseback sit near a small creek. A dog stands by the water, and a few people walk along a fence. Behind them, trees fill the middle ground, and a church or old building rises in the distance. The sky is soft and pale, with a few clouds. The artist used light, loose brushstrokes to keep everything feeling airy. The colors are muted—greens, browns, and blues—like a calm, overcast day. If you like this peaceful style, look up Romanticism.
A watercolour from 1800 shows a landscape view of Crowhurst near Hastings.
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