Scene on the Tummel, Perthshire
1844
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1844
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a serene landscape with a river flowing through the center. The river is surrounded by large rocks and trees, and in the distance, there are mountains. The sky above is cloudy and gray. The artist has used a range of colors to depict the scene, from the deep greens of the trees to the lighter shades of the rocks and water. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and texture, you might want to look into the technique of glazing.