The Burn near Milngavie

About this work

This painting shows a smoky, hazy landscape with bare branches stretching across the top. Below them, a field of patchy green and brown looks scorched, with dark streaks that could be fire or shadows. The sky is pale, almost washed out, and the whole scene feels quiet and still. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to suggest movement in the smoke and fire. The colors are muted, with blues and grays blending into the burned ground. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.