1755
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Cattle in a Stream: Bridge and Rocks is a 1755 watercolor by Thomas Gainsborough, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows cows drinking from a shallow stream in a rocky landscape. A small stone bridge arches over the water, and a few people stand in the distance near a hillside. The colors are mostly muted grays and browns, with some greenery on the hills. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to suggest movement in the water and animals. This sketchy style makes the scene feel lively despite the quiet setting. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A watercolour by Thomas Gainsborough from 1755 depicts cattle standing in a shallow stream, with a stone bridge and rocky outcrops forming the background.
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Thomas Gainsborough (; 14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting.
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