1803
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
An Extensive View in Shropshire is a 1803 graphite by Cornelius Varley, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This watercolor painting shows a serene landscape with rolling hills and trees in the distance. The sky above is a soft, cloudy white, and the overall mood is one of calmness. In the foreground, there are some darker areas that could be rocks or bushes, adding some texture to the scene. The artist's use of watercolor creates a sense of softness and subtlety, fitting for a peaceful landscape. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.
Cornelius Varley, FRSA (21 November 1781 – 2 October 1873) was a British painter, mostly in watercolour, printmaker and optical instrument-maker. He invented the graphic telescope and the graphic microscope.
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