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Landscape with Waterfall, by George Heriot, watercolor, 1790

Landscape with Waterfall

George Heriot

1790

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Landscape with Waterfall is a 1790 watercolor by George Heriot, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
George Heriot
When & what style?
1790 · british_romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a misty forest with two rocky outcrops in the middle. A waterfall pours down one side, blending into the trees. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and pale blues—with loose brushstrokes that make everything look slightly fuzzy. The artist used watercolor, which keeps the scene light and airy. The focus isn’t on sharp details but on mood, like a quiet, dreamy moment in nature. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

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