The Ravine
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1835
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a narrow, rocky valley with a winding path cutting through it. Tall trees and bushes line the sides, their green leaves contrasting with the gray rocks. A small stream or river runs along the bottom, and the sky peeks through at the top, soft and pale. The artist used loose, flowing brushstrokes to capture the wild, uneven shapes of the landscape. The colors are muted—mostly greens, browns, and grays—with just a hint of blue in the shadows. If you like this style, look up Romanticism next.
