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Landscape, by John Baverstock Knight, watercolor, 1805

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Overview

Landscape is a 1805 watercolor by John Baverstock Knight, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Baverstock Knight
When & what style?
1805 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with rolling hills and a river winding through flat land. The sky is pale and soft, while the fields below mix greens and browns. In the distance, a few small buildings sit near the water, and a lone figure walks along a path. The artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to capture light and shadow naturally. This style was common in watercolors of the time. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

About the artist

Portrait of John Baverstock Knight
Artist

John Baverstock Knight

John Baverstock Knight (1785–1859) was an English land surveyor and artist, born in Langton Long Blandford.

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