Near Bristol, looking over the Severn
1776
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1776
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a high cliff overlooking a winding river. Below, a small boat sails on the water, while a few people stand on the rocky edge. The scene is lush with green trees, rolling hills, and a distant city skyline under a pale sky. The artist used soft, light colors to show the quiet mood of the landscape. The brushstrokes are delicate, blending the sky and hills together smoothly. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style changed art.
