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Strath Fillan and the Dochart, Perthshire, by Henry Moore, watercolor, 1877

Strath Fillan and the Dochart, Perthshire

Henry Moore

1877

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Strath Fillan and the Dochart, Perthshire is a 1877 watercolor by Henry Moore, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Henry Moore
When & what style?
1877 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape of Strath Fillan and the Dochart in Perthshire. In the foreground, a river flows gently, reflecting the sky above. The surrounding hills are covered in lush greenery, with a few trees scattered about. In the distance, the hills rise up, meeting the cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere is one of peace and tranquility, with the soft colors of the painting evoking a sense of calm. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by Henry Moore from 1877 depicts the landscape of Strath Fillan and the Dochart in Perthshire, and is signed and dated by the artist.

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About the artist

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Artist

Henry Moore

Henry Spencer Moore (30 July 1898 – 31 August 1986) was an English visual artist.

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