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Convento da Serra

James Holland

1837

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

british_romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Convento da Serra is a 1837 watercolor by James Holland, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: James Holland
When & what style?: 1837 · british_romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a hillside scene with a round church on a hill, its dome and walls painted in soft yellows and whites. Below, three people sit on the ground near a small boat, while cows graze in the distance. The sky is light blue with a few clouds, and the whole scene feels loose and quick, like a sketch made on the spot. The artist focused on light and shadow to give the buildings depth, especially on the dome. The watercolor looks fresh and a little rough, as if done outdoors. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.