Untitled
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1850 by Henry Wallis, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a calm river scene with people in small boats. On the left, a tiny house sits near the water’s edge under leafy trees. In the middle, a sailboat glides while a group in a rowboat talks. On the shore, two men stand fishing, and another boat holds a couple. The background has rolling hills and more trees, all drawn in soft, dark lines. Notice how the artist uses shading to make the trees and water look deep and real. The light hits the figures just enough to show their shapes without harsh lines. Check out chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works.
