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Sardis

Unknown

1845

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Sardis is a 1845 watercolor by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows three tall stone crosses standing in a rocky, open field. Behind them, a lake stretches out toward distant mountains with soft, rounded peaks. The sky is light and airy, with just a hint of clouds, while the ground has patches of grass and bare rock. The crosses look old and weathered, standing alone in the landscape. The artist used soft washes of color to make the scene feel calm and quiet. If you like this style, check out Romanticism for more paintings like this.