Stroud, Gloucestershire

Stroud, Gloucestershire

Philip Wilson Steer

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a cold, rugged landscape with sharp mountains and bare trees. The colors are mostly pale blues, whites, and grays, giving it a frosty look. The sky is thick with clouds, and the ground looks rocky and uneven. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the rough texture of the scene. It feels wild and untamed, like a place far from cities. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.

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