Landscape with a river

Landscape with a river

Paul Sandby

1750

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a river cutting through the middle. On the left, a stone tower with an archway stands next to a small bridge. A few people and animals are scattered near the riverbank, and a house with a thatched roof sits to the right. The sky is soft with light clouds, and trees frame the scene. Notice how the artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to capture light and movement. The colors are muted, with earthy greens and browns blending into the sky. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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