Landscape
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a loose, sketchy scene of a wooded hillside. A child in a pinkish dress stands near the center, holding a stick and looking toward a dog chasing a hare. Below, a man in a dark coat lies on the ground, maybe resting or watching. Trees and bushes fill the background, with sheep grazing on a distant slope. The brushstrokes are quick and rough, almost like a quick outdoor sketch. The colors are muted—soft greens, browns, and a touch of pink for the child’s dress. If you like this style, check out Romanticism next.