Who painted Scene with mountains, lake and jetty?

Scene with mountains, lake and jetty was painted by Warwick Goble in 1890.

Where can I see Scene with mountains, lake and jetty?

Scene with mountains, lake and jetty is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Scene with mountains, lake and jetty?

Scene with mountains, lake and jetty is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Scene with mountains, lake and jetty?

Museum-quality prints of Scene with mountains, lake and jetty are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Scene with mountains, lake and jetty

Warwick Goble , 1890

Scene with mountains, lake and jetty is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Warwick Goble. It dates from 1890 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Warwick Goble’s watercolour depicts a tranquil lake encircled by steep mountains. The composition is rendered in muted tones and soft brushwork, creating a serene, slightly ethereal atmosphere. The painting exemplifies Goble’s ability to convey landscape with a quiet, contemplative mood, characteristic of his work in the early twentieth century.

Subject & Meaning

The scene presents a still body of water framed by towering peaks, suggesting a remote, untouched environment. The calm surface and gentle lighting evoke a sense of peaceful isolation, inviting viewers to contemplate the harmony between water and mountain and the subtle mystery of a landscape that appears both familiar and removed.

Technique & Style

Executed in delicate watercolour, the work employs fine washes and restrained colour palettes to model form and depth. Goble’s handling of light and atmosphere reflects the influence of East Asian ink and wash traditions, while maintaining the precision of Western illustration. The result is a balanced blend of soft gradations and clear delineation.

History & Provenance

Created after Goble’s training at Westminster School of Art, the piece belongs to the period when he was active as a magazine and newspaper illustrator.

Created after Goble’s training at Westminster School of Art, the piece belongs to the period when he was active as a magazine and newspaper illustrator. Though primarily known for his printed work, Goble exhibited watercolours regularly, including at the Royal Academy from 1893 onward. The painting’s later ownership records trace it to public collections, where it is displayed alongside his other works.

Context

The artwork emerges from the late‑19th and early‑20th‑century “Golden Age of Illustration,” when British publishers commissioned richly coloured plates for gift books. Goble’s refined watercolour technique suited these demands, and his exposure to Oriental art, particularly Japanese landscape aesthetics, shaped the compositional serenity evident in this lake scene.