Salisbury Cathedral from West Harnham
1862
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1862
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a tall church tower rising over a green, open field. In the foreground, a calm pond reflects the sky and trees. Sheep graze near a low stone wall, while trees line the horizon. The sky is mostly cloudy but lets in soft light, and the colors are mostly muted greens and blues. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture light and movement, especially in the sky and water. This style was popular in the 1800s for showing real-life scenes. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
