1799
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mountain Scenery is a 1799 watercolor by Philip James de Loutherbourg, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a mountainous landscape with a stream running through it. The mountains are rocky and steep, with some trees and bushes scattered around. The sky is cloudy, and the overall mood is one of ruggedness and power. In the foreground, there's a fallen tree trunk lying across the stream, adding to the sense of drama and energy. The colors used are muted, with shades of brown, green, and grey dominating the palette. If you're interested in exploring more works from the Romanticism movement, you might want to check out some of the other paintings by artists like J.M.W. Turner or John Constable.
A watercolour by Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg from 1799 shows a mountainous landscape.
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Philip James de Loutherbourg, RA (born Philippe Jacques de Loutherbourg; 31 October 1740 – 11 March 1812) was a French-born British painter who became known for his large naval works, his elaborate set designs for…
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