Watercolour landscape with cows in a lake
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a quiet countryside scene with two cows standing in shallow water near the shore. Behind them, a few trees and a distant hill rise up in soft, muted colors. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving it a sketchy, unfinished feel. The artist used watercolor, letting the paper show through in places for a light, airy look. The cows’ simple shapes contrast with the wavy lines of the trees and water. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more sketches like this.
