Bridge on the Ouse, near York
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows an old stone bridge with two arches over a calm river. The bridge looks worn, with patches of moss and cracks in the stones. Behind it, trees and a small building sit on a hill, all painted in soft browns and grays. The artist used watercolor to capture the quiet mood of the scene. The brushstrokes are loose, letting the paper show through in places. Look up John Skinner Prout to see more of his detailed landscapes.
