Landscape with trees and water

About this work

This painting shows a quiet scene of tall, thin trees with bare or sparse branches standing in a field. The ground is patchy with dry grass and rocks, and a faint path or stream runs through the center. In the distance, a small body of water reflects a pale sky, and a few hills or buildings appear along the horizon. The loose, sketchy brushwork gives the trees a wobbly, almost dancing look, as if caught in a breeze. The colors are soft—mostly browns, greens, and blues—with watercolor streaks that blur edges. Next, look up John Linnell to see how his other works compare.