Sketch with Mountains
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet desert scene. Dry ground stretches out in soft browns and tans. A dark hole sits in the middle, like a dried-up well. In the distance, faint blue mountains fade into a pale sky. The artist used loose, watery strokes to keep it simple. The colors feel warm and dusty, like a hot day. Want to see more? Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
