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The Waterfall at Lydford Gorge, Devon

Paul Huet

1862

watercolor

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Landscape Waterfall

Dominant colour

The Waterfall at Lydford Gorge, Devon is a 1862 watercolor by Paul Huet, a Impressionism work, depicting Waterfall, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Huet
When & what style?: 1862 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

You see a watercolor of a tall waterfall crashing into a deep pool. The rocks are dark. The water looks fast and white. Paul Huet painted this in 1862. He used watercolor over black chalk. That mix gives the scene a soft, layered glow. See how the foam catches the light? Watercolors let artists build up colors slowly. Check out another Huet, Paul watercolor next.