Stream and Meadows
1875
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1875
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows a misty river cutting through a green meadow. Trees line the bank, and a small boat floats in the distance. The sky is pale, and the whole scene feels quiet and soft. The artist used light washes of color to blur edges slightly—no hard lines here. This style was meant to catch how light plays in nature. Look up Realism next to see more paintings like this one.
