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Spring

Joseph Rubens Powell

1843

gouache

paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Spring is a 1843 gouache by Joseph Rubens Powell, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Joseph Rubens Powell
When & what style?: 1843 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a soft, rolling hillside with a few sheep grazing. In the distance, a person walks near some trees in bloom—pink and white flowers dot the scene. The sky is pale and airy, blending into the hills. The artist used light washes of color to make everything feel gentle and dreamy. The sheep in the foreground stand out against the fuzzy background. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.