Forest scenery
1760
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1760
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet forest scene with tall, skinny trees and tangled branches. The leaves are mostly bare, but a few still cling to the branches. In the distance, you can see a faint outline of hills or mountains under a pale sky. The artist used soft, light colors—mostly blues, grays, and pale greens—to create a calm, dreamy mood. The trees look almost ghostly, as if caught in a mist. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.
