Landscape

Peter De Wint

Associated Names
Peter De Wint

Artist, British, 1784 - 1849

The image shows a landscape with a dirt path curving in the foreground. A wooden cart is being pulled by a horse on the left, and a person walks near a small bridge on the right. Large trees with dense foliage line the background, framing the scene. The horizon is in the middle distance, with a vague hint of a castle or large structure. Clouds and light mist soften the distant view. The painting is done in watercolor with smooth brushstrokes capturing a tranquil countryside. Earthy tones dominate the color palette, with soft greens for trees and muted blues for the sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Gerald B. Snedeker

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 20.7 x 28.4 cm (8 1/8 x 11 3/16 in.)
    support: 23.8 x 31.5 cm (9 3/8 x 12 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1971.53.1


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64619392

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