Children and goats
1750
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1750
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Children and goats is a 1750 watercolor by Nicholas Pocock, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows three barefoot kids in a green, hilly landscape. One girl stands holding a bundle of sticks, another boy sits on the grass with a sheep, and a third girl leans on a staff. In the background, goats graze on rolling hills under a soft sky. The artist used light washes of color to keep the scene airy and natural. The kids look like they’re just hanging out, not posing. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.
