Landscape in the Campagna
1894
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1894
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a quiet riverbank at dusk. The water is calm, reflecting soft light, while the shore is rocky and uneven. A few bare branches stick out of the ground near the water’s edge. In the distance, hills fade into a pale sky with wispy clouds. The artist used loose brushstrokes to capture the play of light on the landscape. The colors stay muted, focusing on natural tones rather than bright highlights. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.