1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Millpond near Shrewsbury is a 1790 watercolor by John Webber, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet riverside scene with a stone-and-wood house near a pond. A lone figure stands by the water’s edge, while three horses graze in the background. The house has a slanted roof and a small chimney, with trees framing the scene. Notice how the artist used soft washes of color—no harsh lines, just gentle blends. The water looks still, and the trees lean slightly, like they’re swaying in a breeze. If you like this style, check out Romanticism next.
A watercolour by John Webber from 1790 shows a millpond near Shrewsbury, and the sheet is signed and dated.
Read the full account in the museum source.
John Webber (6 October 1751 – 29 May 1793) was an English artist who accompanied Captain Cook on his third Pacific expedition. He is best known for his images of Australasia, Hawaii and Alaska.
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