Children in a Cart
1862
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1862
watercolor
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A horse pulls a cart across shallow water, carrying a family of five. The adults sit in the back, the kids perched on the edge. A thatched-roof cottage and a wooden fence line the background, with trees and fields beyond. The artist used soft colors and loose brushstrokes to make the scene feel peaceful. The water’s reflection and the horse’s calm movement add a quiet rhythm to the picture. Next, check out how watercolor lets artists blend colors smoothly.
