Mountains above Bettws-y-Coed
1857
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1857
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet, misty mountain range with rolling hills in the distance. The foreground has rocky cliffs and patches of snow, while the middle ground has a few scattered trees. The sky is soft and cloudy, blending into the mountains. The artist used light colors and loose brushstrokes to make the scene feel cool and distant. This style was common in landscapes of the time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
