The Timber Yard
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Timber Yard is a 1850 watercolor by Peter De Wint, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet riverside scene with a group of people working near a small wooden hut. A few are standing on rocks, while others sit or crouch by a makeshift tent. Trees line the background, and ducks float calmly in the water below. The colors are soft—greens, browns, and muted blues—with light brushing across the scene. The artist used loose, sketchy strokes to suggest movement in the water and leaves. The people look like workers, maybe preparing logs or tools. The painting feels like a snapshot of everyday life, not a grand event. If you like this style, look up Peter De Wint—he painted many scenes like this.
