Artwork
Landscape with a seated figure

Landscape with a seated figure is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Nelson Dawson. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with a seated figure is a watercolour painting by Nelson Dawson, created during his early career as a landscape artist.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape with a figure seated in the foreground and cattle grazing near a river in the background, possibly a valley in Yorkshire where Dawson lived.
Technique & Style
The watercolour features soft colours that evoke a calm and natural atmosphere, characteristic of Dawson's landscape work.
History & Provenance
This work dates from before Dawson's focus shifted to metalwork, a craft he practised alongside his wife, Edith.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Nelson Ethelred Dawson (5 May 1859 – 28 October 1941) was an English artist and member of the Arts and Crafts movement.











