Artwork
Landscape with Trees, River and Boatman
Landscape with Trees, River and Boatman is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist William Tatton Winter. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Dated 1875, 'Landscape with Trees, River and Boatman' is a watercolour by William Tatton Winter, depicting a serene riverside scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a tranquil winter riverbank with bare trees, a calm river, and a lone boatman, evoking a sense of stillness and coldness.
Technique & Style
Winter employed soft colours and loose brushstrokes to convey the mood, while his signature was scratched into the pigment with a sharp point, adding a tactile element.
History & Provenance
The work is a representative example of Winter's watercolours, and similar pieces can be found in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
