View of a water-mill near Ridware
1818
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1818
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a simple water mill by a river, with a small house nearby. The water wheel is half-submerged, turning in the current. A person stands inside the mill, working. The hills in the background are soft and hazy, blending into the sky. The artist used quick, loose strokes to capture light and movement, almost like a quick sketch. This style fits the Romanticism movement, which loved nature’s raw power. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
