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Cloud study

Thomas Tudor

1820

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

British Romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Cloud study is a 1820 watercolor by Thomas Tudor, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Thomas Tudor
When & what style?: 1820 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows soft, washed-out clouds floating over a pale, hazy landscape. The colors are mostly blues, pinks, and whites, all blended lightly. The edges of the paper look worn, like it’s been handled a lot. The loose, sketchy style suggests the artist was more interested in mood than detail. Watercolor lets the paper show through, giving it a light, airy feel. If you like this loose, dreamy style, look up Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour study of clouds by Thomas Tudor from 1820 depicts a sky with pink and orange hues. The paper bears a watermark dated 1820. The work is part of a set of 19 watercolours featuring landscapes and cloud studies by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.