The Bridge, St. Ives, Huntingdonshire
1880
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1880
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a quiet riverside scene with a stone bridge and old buildings. The sky is soft and cloudy, painted in light blues and whites. Below, the water looks calm, and the shore has patches of grass and rocks. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture the light and mood. The colors are muted, focusing on earthy tones and subtle contrasts. Look up *Impressionism* next to see how this style changed landscape painting.
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