Untitled
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a small, crumbling stone building by a river. A waterwheel sits half-submerged in the water, turning slowly. Trees with yellow and green leaves frame the scene, and the sky above is soft and pale. The brushstrokes are light, almost sketchy, letting the colors blend naturally. The artist focused on how light hits the water and the building’s rough walls. The waterwheel suggests this might be a mill, but it’s quiet here—no people or movement. Look up Girtin, Thomas to see more of his delicate landscapes.