View near Virginia, County Cavan
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1780
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
View near Virginia, County Cavan is a 1780 watercolor by John Henry Campbell, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet riverside scene with three people working near the water. The trees are dark and leafy, standing tall against a soft, cloudy sky. In the foreground, one person leans on a stick, another tends to a small fire, and a third stands by a horse. The title says it’s near Virginia, County Cavan, which is in Ireland. The artist used light watercolor washes to create a gentle, peaceful mood. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
