Spring was painted by Joseph Rubens Powell in 1843.

Where can I see Spring?

Spring is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Spring?

Spring is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Spring?

Museum-quality prints of Spring are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Spring

Joseph Rubens Powell , 1843

Spring is a gouache drawing by the Romanticist artist Joseph Rubens Powell. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower right in watercolor: JOSEPH POWELL

About this work

Overview

Spring is a drawing by Joseph Rubens Powell, executed in 1843, combining watercolor, gouache, and graphite on wove paper. The work depicts a serene landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a tranquil hillside with grazing sheep, a distant figure near blooming trees, and a soft, pale sky. The composition conveys a sense of gentle, idyllic naturalism.

Technique & Style

Powell utilized light washes of color to achieve a dreamy effect, with the foreground sheep rendered in sharper contrast to the hazy background, evoking a Romantic sensibility.

History & Provenance

Created in 1843, specific details regarding the artwork's history and ownership prior to its current location are not provided.

Context

The painting's emphasis on emotive, natural beauty aligns with the principles of Romanticism, a 19th-century movement that celebrated the sublime and the emotional response to nature.