Scene with mountains, lake and jetty
1890
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1890
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Scene with mountains, lake and jetty is a 1890 watercolor by Warwick Goble, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolour shows a quiet lake ringed by towering mountains. The soft brushwork and subtle colors give it a calm, dreamy feel. Warwick Goble painted it during a time when British artists loved blending Eastern and Western styles. Goble trained at Westminster School of Art. He later worked for magazines and big newspapers, but still found time to paint landscapes like this one. The scene feels peaceful and a little mysterious. Check out more of Goble’s work at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Warwick Goble’s watercolour depicts a lake framed by mountains, with a wooden jetty extending into the water. Fishing gear hangs from poles on the jetty, and boats are tied alongside it, while three figures stand at its far end. The composition reflects Goble’s delicate watercolour technique and the influence of Oriental art on his work during the late 19th century.
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