Artwork

Windmill, Blackheath

Windmill, Blackheath, by Edward William RA FRS FSA Cooke, watercolor, 1850
Windmill, Blackheath, by Edward William RA FRS FSA Cooke, watercolor, 1850

Windmill, Blackheath is a watercolor work on paper by Edward William RA FRS FSA Cooke. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A watercolour painting titled Windmill, Blackheath, presents a serene rural landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features two old windmills standing together in a flat, grassy area, with dark trees on the horizon and a few small figures nearby, evoking a sense of calm.

Technique & Style

The artist employed loose, watery brushstrokes to capture the natural atmosphere, emphasizing the windmills' wooden frames and sails against a soft, pale sky.

Artist & collection