The Avon Gorge and Hotwell
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a steep, rocky cliff rising sharply from a river below. The jagged rocks have rough textures, and a few small trees cling to the edges. In the water, a lone boat drifts near the shore, while the sky above is pale and cloudy. The artist used soft, blended strokes to show light and shadow across the cliffs. This helps the rocks look almost three-dimensional. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style changed how artists painted nature.
