Near Totnes, Devonshire
1778
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1778
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Near Totnes, Devonshire is a 1778 watercolor by Serres, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with rolling hills, trees, and a winding road. Two people are walking near a cart pulled by a horse, while a third person sits on a rock in the foreground. The sky is soft and pale, and in the distance, you can see ships on the water and a small church spire. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture the natural light and mood of the landscape. The trees look almost alive, with rough, textured branches that stand out against the smoother hills. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.
