Landscape with river
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Landscape with river is a 1860 watercolor by Octave Alfred Saunier, a Barbizon school work, depicting seine, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a quiet riverside scene with a few small boats resting on the shore. One boat has a tall mast, while another sits tilted on the muddy bank. Behind them, simple houses with chimneys and a small tower peek through trees. The sky is pale with soft brushstrokes, and the water looks calm. The boats look like they’re used for fishing, with one shaped like a *seine*—a net used to catch fish. The artist kept the colors muted, focusing on light and shadow rather than bright details. If you like this style, check out Impressionism.
