Artwork
Landscape composition with waterfall and temple

Landscape composition with waterfall and temple is a watercolor work on paper by the Hudson River School artist Samuel Jackson. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Samuel Jackson's 1815 watercolour, Landscape composition with waterfall and temple, depicts a serene forest scene featuring a waterfall and a distant temple.
Subject & Meaning
The painting presents a tranquil landscape with a forest, waterfall, and temple, evoking a sense of peacefulness. A small figure is visible in the distance, adding a human element to the natural scenery.
Technique & Style
Jackson's use of watercolour creates a delicate, dreamy quality, with a range of colours used to convey depth and atmosphere. The soft blend of colours in the sky and the rendering of trees and foliage contribute to the overall effect.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed by the artist, Samuel Jackson, and dated to 1815.
Context
This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, a style that emphasised emotion and the beauty of nature.
Own this work as a print
Artist & collection















