Lake scene, Cumberland
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a quiet lake in the foreground, its surface calm and reflecting the sky. Behind it, dark, jagged mountains rise up, their slopes covered in patches of green and brown. A single small boat sits near the shore, with two figures standing in it. The artist used soft, light colors to show the play of light on the water and hills. The mountains look rough and wild, while the lake stays smooth and still. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
