Who painted Hilly Landscape - Sunset?

Hilly Landscape - Sunset was painted by Edward Hargitt in 1869.

Where can I see Hilly Landscape - Sunset?

Hilly Landscape - Sunset is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Hilly Landscape - Sunset?

Hilly Landscape - Sunset is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Hilly Landscape - Sunset?

Museum-quality prints of Hilly Landscape - Sunset are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Hilly Landscape - Sunset

Edward Hargitt , 1869

Hilly Landscape - Sunset is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Edward Hargitt. It dates from 1869 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1869, Edward Hargitt’s watercolor titled Hilly Landscape – Sunset presents a tranquil evening scene. Executed in the transparent medium of watercolor, the work is part of the collection at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum, where it is displayed among other 19th‑century British landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a gently rolling hillside bathed in the waning light of day. A small stream winds through the foreground, where two cows pause to graze. A solitary figure, wearing a hat, walks away from the water’s edge, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation as the sun sinks behind distant elevations.

Technique & Style

Hargitt employs loose, rapid brushwork that gives the painting the appearance of a sketch rather than a finished rendering. The watercolor washes capture the fleeting qualities of sunset—soft, diffused light and the subtle shift of foliage into purples and golds—prioritising atmosphere over meticulous detail.

History & Provenance

Since its creation, the watercolor has remained in the United Kingdom, eventually entering the holdings of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The museum acquired the piece as part of its effort to represent British landscape painting of the mid‑19th century, and it continues to be accessible to the public as an example of Hargitt’s approach to light and mood.