Landscape with horsemen fording a stream
1814
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1814
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Landscape with horsemen fording a stream is a 1814 watercolor by John Linnell, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
A muddy path cuts through a wooded scene, with two riders on horseback crossing a shallow stream. The trees on the left are dark and leafy, while the ones on the right show hints of autumn colors. The sky above is soft and cloudy, letting in a pale, diffused light. The ground looks damp, with puddles reflecting the surroundings. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a natural, sketchy feel. The artist focused on light and mood rather than sharp details. Look up Romanticism next to see how this style valued emotion and nature.
A watercolour by John Linnell from 1814 depicts a landscape scene in which a group of horsemen cross a shallow stream. The work is signed and dated by the artist.
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