At Sligachan, Isle of Skye

At Sligachan, Isle of Skye

Charles Edward Johnson

1875

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a rugged mountain valley with rocky hills and patches of green. The sky is bright, with fluffy white clouds against a pale blue backdrop. In the distance, darker mountains rise, while the foreground has sharp rocks and sparse vegetation. The artist used soft, blended strokes to capture light and shadow across the landscape. This style was common in watercolors of the time. Next, check out Johnson, Charles Edward for more of his work.

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