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Mountain landscape, Kashmir, by Helen R. Pirie, paint

Mountain landscape, Kashmir

Helen R. Pirie

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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Mountain landscape, Kashmir is a paint by Helen R. Pirie, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Helen R. Pirie
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet valley with rolling hills and distant mountains. Light blue and green colors fill the scene, and a few small trees dot the landscape. In the foreground, a person in a red coat stands near a group of cows and sheep grazing on grass. The artist used soft, watery brushstrokes to create a gentle, dreamy feel—like sunlight filtering through mist. The colors fade into each other, making the scene feel peaceful and far away. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

About the artist

Artist

Helen R. Pirie

Helen R. Pirie painted scenes from Kashmir around 1900, focusing on its people and landscapes. She captured travelers on the road between Torshing and Rupal, shepherds on hillsides, and village women in forests like the…

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