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Cader Idris, North Wales

John Varley

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Cader Idris, North Wales is a 1850 watercolor by John Varley, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: John Varley
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows rolling hills and a quiet valley with a winding river. The sky is soft and pale, blending into the distant mountains. A few small buildings sit near the water, and the whole scene looks misty, like a cool morning. The artist used light washes of color to make the landscape feel peaceful. The focus is on the play of light and shadow across the hills. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more watercolor landscapes.

The story of this work

Overview

The watercolour titled *Cader Idris, North Wales* by John Varley dates to 1850. A faint pencil landscape sketch appears on the reverse of the sheet, and the original backing carries a handwritten label identifying the work and its artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.