Cottages at Norton, No.5

About this work

This watercolor shows two small houses with sloped roofs and chimneys, nestled in a quiet countryside. The buildings sit on a gentle slope, surrounded by bare trees and a patch of snow-covered ground. In the distance, rolling hills fade into soft, pale blues and grays. The artist used loose, sketchy lines for the trees and bushes, giving the scene a quick, almost hurried feel. The snow and distant hills are painted in light washes, while the houses stand out with darker outlines. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.