Artwork
Landscape with mountains
Landscape with mountains is a watercolor work on paper by Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Landscape with mountains is a watercolour piece created by Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford, around 1850. It is a genre landscape held in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a landscape dominated by mountains in the background, with an empty foreground. The composition emphasizes the grandeur of the natural scenery.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the work features a soft, muted palette with earthy tones (brown, purple) and accents of green. The overall effect is subdued, with an emphasis on capturing the solidity of the mountains.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1850 by Louisa Anne, Marchioness of Waterford, a British Pre-Raphaelite artist, the piece is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marchioness of Waterford Louisa Anne
Louisa Anne Beresford, Marchioness of Waterford (née Stuart; 14 April 1818 – 12 May 1891) was a British Pre-Raphaelite watercolourist and philanthropist.
