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Landscape

Thomas Sautelle Roberts

1800

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape is a 1800 oil by Thomas Sautelle Roberts, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: Thomas Sautelle Roberts
When & what style?: 1800
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting is a landscape, with a stream flowing through the foreground. The stream is surrounded by large rocks and trees, and there are mountains visible in the background. The sky is cloudy, with the sun peeking through the clouds. In the foreground, there are several large rocks that appear to be covered in moss or lichen. The trees surrounding the stream are dense and green, with some leaves visible in the branches. The mountains in the background are rugged and rocky, with some snow visible on the peaks. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the scene. If you're interested in learning more about this technique, you can look up chiaroscuro.