Welsh landscape
1825
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1825
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows rolling hills and distant mountains under a soft, cloudy sky. A winding river cuts through the scene, with a few tiny figures walking along its bank. In the foreground, there’s a patch of grass with a broken wooden chair and some scattered tools—like a quiet, empty spot. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to suggest light and shadow over the landscape. The colors are muted, with greens and browns blending into the misty distance. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style made nature look grand and mysterious.
