Artwork
Cadini Dolomites, Misurina
Cadini Dolomites, Misurina is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Cecil Hunt. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Cadini Dolomites, Misurina is a 1950 watercolour by Cecil Hunt, capturing a mountainous landscape in the Dolomites range.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a row of jagged mountains set against a pale sky, with a deep, shadowy valley in the foreground, evoking a serene, possibly misty morning atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Hunt employed soft watercolour strokes to create blurred, distant-appearing mountain edges, and subtle, gentle lighting with gradual transitions between shadows and highlights.
History & Provenance
Signed by the artist in 1950, specific provenance details are not provided.
Context
Part of Cecil Hunt's oeuvre focusing on mountain landscapes, this work reflects his interest in capturing the serene beauty of natural, elevated terrains.
Legacy
As a representative of Hunt's mountain themes, the piece contributes to his body of work characterized by calm, dreamy depictions of rugged landscapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cecil Hunt’s watercolours capture quiet corners of Britain and Europe in soft strokes.
