Artwork

Landscape

Landscape, by Copley Fielding, watercolor, 1850
Landscape, by Copley Fielding, watercolor, 1850

Landscape is a watercolor work on paper by Copley Fielding. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A serene watercolour landscape by Copley Fielding, dated to around 1850, is held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a tranquil countryside scene with rolling hills, a winding dirt path, and a lone figure leading a small herd of cows. The muted colour palette and soft sky evoke a sense of calm, suggesting a universal English countryside setting.

Technique & Style

Fielding employed light, loose brushstrokes to convey a sense of movement and freshness in the landscape, creating a simple and unassuming representation of the natural world.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Copley Fielding

Artist

Copley Fielding

Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding, commonly called Copley Fielding, was an English painter born in Sowerby, near Halifax, and famous for his watercolour landscapes.