The Campagna, with the Lucrine Lake, from Cumae
1793
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1793
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet landscape with rolling hills in the distance. A winding path leads through green trees and bushes down to a flat, misty plain. The sky is pale and soft, blending into the hazy horizon where the hills fade into the water. The artist used light washes of color to create a dreamy, faraway feel. The scene looks calm, almost like a peaceful daydream. Next, look up John 'Warwick' Smith to see more of his soft, atmospheric landscapes.
