View in the Bernese Oberland
1820
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1820
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
View in the Bernese Oberland is a 1820 watercolor by Duffield, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with rolling hills and a winding river. A few people walk along a dirt path near the water, and a small town sits in the distance. The sky is soft and pale, while the hills are painted in light blues and greens. The artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to capture the misty atmosphere. The colors feel cool and gentle, like a calm morning. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.
