River Scene: Moonlight - A Sketch
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet night scene by a river. A small boat floats in the water, its sails loose. On the shore, two figures stand near a wooden fence, one holding a long pole. The sky is pale, with a bright moon lighting the scene. Dark mountains loom in the distance. The artist used soft, blended colors to show the moonlight’s glow. The brushstrokes are loose, giving the scene a dreamy feel. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
