Hilly wooded landscape
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet valley with rolling hills covered in dark green trees. A winding river cuts through the middle, reflecting the pale sky above. Tall, thin trees line the banks, and the distant hills fade into soft, hazy blue. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a natural, sketchy feel. The artist focused on light and shadow to make the landscape look alive. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style changed how artists painted nature.
