Moel Siabod, North Wales
1840
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a rugged mountain landscape with jagged peaks and rocky slopes. The colors are mostly muted grays and browns, but there’s a splash of yellow near the bottom where water seems to rush over rocks. The sky above is light and airy, with soft clouds. The artist focused on the wild, untamed feel of nature—no people or buildings in sight. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a sense of movement. Next, check out Romanticism to see how this style often emphasized grand, dramatic landscapes.
