A Country Lane

John Middleton

1850

gouache

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape road

About this work

This painting shows a quiet country lane with trees and a few buildings. The artist used watercolor and gouache to create a soft, gentle scene. The details in the painting are subtle, with the artist paying attention to the play of light and shadow on the lane and buildings. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Middleton, John.