Landscape with horse watering
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Landscape with horse watering is a 1850 watercolor by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet countryside scene with a small stream in the foreground. Two people and a horse are near the water, while a few trees line the path. In the distance, a hill rises with old stone ruins on top, and the sky is filled with soft, fluffy clouds. The artist used light washes of color to create a gentle, dreamy feel. The watercolor technique keeps everything soft, almost like a sketch. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.