Who painted Water Mill, North Wales?

Water Mill, North Wales was painted by David Cox in 1800.

Where can I see Water Mill, North Wales?

Water Mill, North Wales is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Water Mill, North Wales?

Water Mill, North Wales is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Water Mill, North Wales

David Cox , 1800

Water Mill, North Wales is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist David Cox. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Water Mill, North Wales is a watercolour painting by David Cox, created around 1800. It depicts a serene village scene centered around a water mill.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a rustic village with a water mill, surrounded by simple houses and a meandering stream. The tranquil atmosphere is enhanced by the reflection of buildings and trees in the water, with a few figures near the river's edge.

Technique & Style

Cox employed soft, muted colors to evoke a peaceful, dreamy quality. The background hills dissolve into a warm, hazy light, contributing to the scene's gentle, ethereal ambiance.

Context

This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, characterized by its emphasis on capturing the beauty and emotional resonance of natural landscapes.

Artist & collection

Artist

David Cox

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.