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Moonlit Landscape, by Thomas Tudor, 1820

Moonlit Landscape

Thomas Tudor

1820

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Moonlit Landscape is a 1820 by Thomas Tudor, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

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

About this work

The painting depicts a serene landscape under the soft glow of the moon. The scene is set in a tranquil environment, with gentle hills and trees silhouetted against the night sky. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the peaceful world of the painting. One of the most striking aspects of the painting is the way the artist has captured the subtle play of light on the landscape. The moon's gentle illumination casts long shadows across the hills and trees, creating a sense of movement and life in the otherwise still scene. For more information on the Romanticism movement, which influenced this painting, visit the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

A grey wash and white crayon drawing on blue paper depicts a moonlit landscape by Thomas Tudor from 1820, part of a set of 19 watercolour studies of landscapes and clouds.

Read the full account in the museum source.

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