Artwork

Landscape with River: Moonlight

Landscape with River: Moonlight, by Francis Oliver Finch, watercolor, 1825
Landscape with River: Moonlight, by Francis Oliver Finch, watercolor, 1825

Landscape with River: Moonlight is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Francis Oliver Finch. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with River: Moonlight is a watercolour painting by Francis Oliver Finch, capturing a tranquil nocturnal scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a river flowing through a landscape at night, with trees, bushes, and rocks surrounding it. The moon shines through the clouds, casting a serene atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of light and shadow creates depth, while detailed renderings of foliage and rocks contribute to the painting's realism.

Context

This work is associated with the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and the beauty of nature.

Artist & collection

Artist

Francis Oliver Finch

Francis Oliver Finch (22 November 1802 – 27 August 1862), was an English watercolour painter, and a member of The Ancients, the group of young artists formed around Samuel Palmer and the elderly William Blake in the 1820s.