The Thames at Wargrave: Midday
1866
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1866
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a calm river reflecting a soft sky. On the left bank, a few trees and a small house sit near the water. The right side has more trees and a distant church spire. The clouds are light and fluffy, while the water looks still and clear. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture light and movement in the scene. The colors are muted, focusing on the quiet mood of the landscape. Look up Impressionism to see how this style changed how artists painted light.
