Old windmill by the side of a river, in the foreground a man in a boat
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a tall wooden windmill by a river, its blades still and its walls weathered. In the foreground, a small boat carries a lone figure with a long pole, rowing toward the windmill. The water is calm, and a small hut sits near the shore, half-hidden by tall grass. The artist used soft watercolor strokes to keep the scene simple and dreamy. The muted colors make the windmill stand out against the pale sky. If you like this quiet riverside view, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more works like this.
