View of Exeter

View of Exeter

Francis Towne

1750

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a small town in the distance. A river winds through the middle, and a few trees dot the rolling hills. Two tiny figures walk along a path in the foreground, while buildings and a church sit on a hillside. The artist used soft watercolors to blend colors smoothly, making the scene feel calm. The distant mountains fade into light blue, almost like a watercolor wash. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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