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Untitled, by George Robertson, watercolor, 1760

Untitled

George Robertson

1760

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1760 watercolor by George Robertson, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
George Robertson
When & what style?
1760 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a bridge spanning a river. The bridge, constructed from stone, features three arches and is adorned with a brick pattern along its base. In the foreground, a tree stands tall on the riverbank, while a cow grazes nearby. The background is dominated by a mountain range, with trees and foliage scattered throughout the scene. A notable detail is the presence of a figure standing on the bridge, adding a sense of scale to the composition. The artist's use of watercolour creates a soft, dreamy quality to the painting. To explore more works like this, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour landscape featuring cattle, created by George Robertson between approximately 1760 and the 1780s.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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