Wood Scene
1775
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1775
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a dark, tangled forest. The trees are thick and twisty, their branches heavy with leaves. The colors are mostly browns and deep greens, with shadows making everything look moody. The artist used soft, blended colors to make the scene feel quiet and mysterious. The trees don’t have sharp edges—they fade into the background. Check out Romanticism next to see how artists used nature like this.