The Country House
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a couple resting on a hill, overlooking a valley with a winding river and a country house. The woman's neoclassical dress and the man's hairstyle suggest this scene is from around 1800. This gives us a glimpse into English country life back then. To learn more about the art of creating depth and contrast like this, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
