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Landscape with Horses at Plough, and Figures

Peter Le Cave

1806

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with Horses at Plough, and Figures is a 1806 watercolor by Peter Le Cave, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Peter Le Cave
When & what style?: 1806 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with three people and animals. A woman sits in a cart pulled by two horses, while a man walks beside them holding a stick. Nearby, a donkey grazes with two sheep resting under a tree. In the background, a small village with a church and rolling hills stretches under a partly cloudy sky. The artist used soft colors and gentle brushstrokes to make the scene feel peaceful. The light falls softly on the figures, giving everything a calm, dreamy look. Look up Romanticism next to see how this style focused on nature and everyday life.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by Peter Le Cave from 1806 depicts a rural scene featuring horses ploughing a field alongside human figures. The work is signed and dated by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.