Artwork
Scotch Firs
Scotch Firs is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist David Cox. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Scotch Firs is a watercolour painting by David Cox, created in 1810. It depicts two trees set against a serene sky.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features two tall, brown trees with many branches, standing on a hill. The blue sky with white clouds creates a peaceful atmosphere, while the trees convey a sense of strength and power.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of the Romanticism style, known for its emphasis on nature and emotional response. Cox's use of watercolour captures the contrast between the rugged trees and the calm sky.
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Artist & collection
Artist
David Cox (29 April 1783 – 7 June 1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism.
![Trees [verso], by David Cox](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/david-cox--trees-verso--2f59ba73e183df09-w320.webp)
![Chatsworth [recto], by David Cox](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/david-cox--chatsworth-recto--3f4d97adb21a8333-w320.webp)
