Who painted Highland scene?

Highland scene was painted by William Andrews Nesfield in 1850.

Where can I see Highland scene?

Highland scene is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

Highland scene

Highland scene is a watercolor work on paper by William Andrews Nesfield. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This watercolour painting depicts a misty Highland landscape with a deer in the foreground and a rocky outcrop topped by a distant building.

About this work

Overview

This watercolour painting depicts a misty Highland landscape with a deer in the foreground and a rocky outcrop topped by a distant building.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features a stag near a stream, with other deer resting on the ground, set against a backdrop of sparse trees and a pale, swirling gray sky.

Technique & Style

Executed in loose, quick brushstrokes on grey paper, the work is characterized by muted grays and browns, with touches of white and subtle hints of green, giving it a rough, sketchy quality.

History & Provenance

The reverse of the painting features pencil sketches of stags, suggesting the artist's exploratory process.

Artist & collection

Artist

William Andrews Nesfield

William Andrews Nesfield (1793–1881) was an English soldier, landscape architect and artist.

Museum

Victoria and Albert Museum

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