Rocky landscape
1760
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1760
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a wild, rocky landscape with jagged cliffs and winding paths. The sky is heavy with clouds, and the ground looks rough and uneven. A small stream cuts through the scene, with a few trees scattered around—some leaning, some bare. The artist used soft, muted colors to make the scene feel quiet and a little mysterious. The way the light hits the rocks and shadows adds depth, almost like the land is breathing. Next, check out Richard Cooper to see how he painted other moody landscapes.
