Cintra
1891
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1891
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor painting shows a mountain range with a flat base and a pointed top. The mountains are painted in shades of gray, with the top of the mountain range being the lightest. The bottom of the painting is a solid gray color. The painting is simple, but it gives a sense of depth and distance. The artist has used different shades of gray to create a sense of atmosphere and mood. The painting is a great example of Impressionism, a movement that focused on capturing the fleeting effects of light and color.