Artwork
Landscape with a Windmill
Landscape with a Windmill is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Edmund Morison Wimperis. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with a Windmill is an oil painting created by Edmund Morison Wimperis in 1896, currently held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a white windmill in the distance, behind trees and houses, with a flock of sheep grazing in the foreground. The scene conveys a sense of tranquility and rustic charm.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by a cloudy and grey sky with patches of blue, contributing to its calm atmosphere. The use of oil paint allows for a detailed representation of the landscape.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edmund Morison Wimperis, was an English landscape painter, mostly in watercolour, and in his earlier career an illustrative wood engraver.
