Richmond, Surrey
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a calm river with a stone bridge in the distance. On the left bank, three people stand under trees—two women and a child—dressed in simple 18th-century clothes. Boats float on the water, and the far shore has buildings hidden behind green hills. The artist used soft, light colors to show the quiet mood of the scene. The trees and sky blend into gentle blues and browns, making everything feel peaceful. Look up Romanticism next to see how artists used nature to express emotion.
