River scene with a windmill
1810
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1810
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a quiet river scene with a windmill in the background. The painting is done in watercolour, which is a tricky medium to work with. It's interesting that the artist was able to create such a serene scene using this medium, and the details of the windmill and surrounding landscape are pretty intricate. The artist's use of light and colour is similar to the technique of chiaroscuro.
