Mountain Stream with Trees

Mountain Stream with Trees

Wells, active c.1850

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a rocky stream cutting through a wooded hillside. The water is clear, with small rapids and patches of moss on the stones. Trees cling to the steep slopes, their green leaves mixed with brown rocks and patches of snow. The artist used soft watercolor washes to blend light and shadow, making the scene feel quiet and natural. The focus is on how water and stone interact—no people, just the land itself. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more landscapes like this.

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