Artwork

Landscape with Dray and Figures

Landscape with Dray and Figures, by Paul RA Sandby, watercolor, 1750
Landscape with Dray and Figures, by Paul RA Sandby, watercolor, 1750

Landscape with Dray and Figures is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Paul RA Sandby. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Dray and Figures is a watercolour painting created by Paul Sandby RA in 1750. It presents a serene rural scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a country road with a horse-drawn wooden cart and four figures, set against a backdrop of rolling hills and trees. The composition emphasizes the tranquility of the landscape.

Technique & Style

Sandby employed watercolour to achieve a light and airy effect, using gentle colours that blend together. The figures and cart are rendered in a scale that underscores the landscape's peacefulness.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul RA Sandby

Paul Sandby painted Britain’s rolling hills and old buildings in soft watercolours during the late 1700s.