Figure in a Pool in a Wood

Figure in a Pool in a Wood

Charles Robinson

1930

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a person standing in shallow water. Tall trees with bare branches surround them, and the ground looks wet. The colors are mostly browns, blues, and whites, with some light patches. The artist used loose, sketchy strokes—like quick watercolor brushwork. The scene feels quiet and natural, with no clear story. Next, look up Robinson, Charles to see more of his work.

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