Cottage at Bookham

About this work

This painting shows an old wooden house with a steep roof and a tall chimney. The walls are dark, and the wood looks weathered. Trees surround the house, and a dirt path leads up to it. A barrel sits near the door, and the whole scene feels quiet and a little misty. The artist used soft watercolors to keep the colors muted and the scene gentle. The brushstrokes are light, almost sketchy, making it feel like a quick study. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.