Artwork

Landscape with horse watering

Landscape with horse watering, by Unknown, watercolor, 1850
Landscape with horse watering, by Unknown, watercolor, 1850

Landscape with horse watering is a watercolor work on paper by Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

A serene watercolour landscape titled 'Landscape with horse watering' presents a tranquil countryside scene.

Subject & Meaning

The scene features a horse drinking from a stream, accompanied by two people, with trees lining a path and distant stone ruins on a hill under a cloudy sky.

Technique & Style

The artist employed light washes of colour to achieve a soft, dreamy effect, characteristic of watercolour's ability to create delicate, sketch-like renderings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

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