Langdale peaks from Windermere
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Langdale peaks from Windermere is a 1850 watercolor by Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet lake with mountains in the background. The water is calm, and the shoreline has a few small rocks and bushes. In the distance, you can see rolling hills and jagged peaks. Near the water’s edge, three people sit on a patch of grass, while a sheep grazes closer to the lake. The artist used soft, light colors to show the misty hills and the gentle light on the water. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the scene a dreamy feel. Look up Fielding, Anthony Vandyke Copley for more about the artist.
A watercolour painting depicts a view of the Langdale peaks as seen from Windermere in the Lake District.
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Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding painted British landscapes in watercolour during the early 1800s.
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