Artwork
Mountain Stream with Trees
Mountain Stream with Trees is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Wells, active c.1850. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Mountain Stream with Trees is a mid-19th-century watercolour depicting a serene natural scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows a rocky stream flowing through a wooded hillside, with clear water, moss-covered stones, and trees clinging to steep slopes amidst rocks and snow. The focus is on the interaction between water and stone, capturing the stillness of the natural landscape.
Technique & Style
Soft watercolour washes are used to blend light and shadow, creating a quiet and natural atmosphere. The artist's technique emphasizes the subtle play of light on the landscape.
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Artist & collection
Artist
This was a 19th-century watercolour artist working around Wells in Somerset. They painted quiet, green landscapes like Mountain Stream with Trees, showing wooded banks and rushing water in soft washes. There’s no label…
