Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Julius Caesar Ibbetson, watercolor, 1785
Untitled, by Julius Caesar Ibbetson, watercolor, 1785

Untitled is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Julius Caesar Ibbetson. It dates from 1785 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This 1785 watercolour by Julius Caesar Ibbetson depicts a serene moorland scene.

Subject & Meaning

Cattle rest and graze by a rocky stream, some on a grassy bank, others near the water, evoking a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Soft colours, including browns, greens, and pale blues, are applied with quick brushstrokes and light washes, giving the work a loose, sketchy quality.

Context

The emphasis on capturing a natural mood over precise detail reflects a characteristic of the artistic sensibilities of the time.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Julius Caesar Ibbetson

Artist

Julius Caesar Ibbetson

Julius Caesar Ibbetson (29 December 1759 – 13 October 1817) was a British 18th-century landscape and watercolour painter.