Loch Maree
1876
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1876
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet, rocky landscape with a small stream winding through dry ground. The sky above is dramatic, with thick clouds and patches of light breaking through. In the distance, a dark hillside meets a flat, misty horizon. The brushstrokes are loose and soft, almost like the scene was painted quickly outdoors. This style was common among artists who wanted to capture light and nature as they saw it. Look up *Realism* next to see how this painting fits into a bigger art movement.
