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Pool against Mountains

William Howis senior

1853

unspecified

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

Landscape

Dominant colour

Pool against Mountains is a 1853 unspecified by William Howis senior, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: William Howis senior
When & what style?: 1853
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a pool of water in the foreground, surrounded by trees and bushes. In the background, there are rolling hills and mountains under a cloudy sky. The artist has used a range of colors to create depth and texture in the painting, from the dark greens of the trees to the light grays of the mountains. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting is held at the National Gallery of Ireland, and its style is reminiscent of the Romantic movement. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to look into chiaroscuro, which is a method of using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in a painting.