Artwork
A Scotch Loch
A Scotch Loch is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Walter Severn. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A Scotch Loch is a watercolour painting by Walter Severn, created in 1850. It depicts a serene Scottish loch scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a tranquil loch with a solitary tree on its bank and a small boat near the shore. The stillness of the scene is emphasized by the absence of human figures, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is characterized by soft, muted colours, with blues and grays blending into the distance. The artist's use of subtle colour gradations creates a sense of depth and calmness.
History & Provenance
The watercolour has a pencil sketch on its reverse, showing a lake scene with trees, boats, and distant mountains, indicating the artist's exploratory process.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Severn (12 October 1830 – 22 September 1904), professionally a civil servant, was known as an English water-colour artist.
