Dead Sea. -
1845
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1845
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet lake between tall, misty mountains. The water is calm, with soft blue and gray tones. On the right side, a rocky cliff juts out over the shore, and a few trees cling to the land. The artist used light washes of color to make the scene feel peaceful. The mountains fade into the distance, almost blending with the sky. Next, check out the Romanticism movement for more paintings like this.