Afternoon in Spring, with South Wind, at Neuchatel 1866

"Afternoon in Spring, with South Wind, at Neuchatel" is a watercolor painting by the renowned English art critic and writer John Ruskin, completed in 1866. The painting captures a serene landscape view of the Swiss Alps, with snow-capped peaks rising in the distance behind a picturesque, verdant shoreline. The artist's meticulous brushstrokes and delicate washes of watercolor create a sense of tranquility and harmony, emphasizing the natural beauty of the scene and reflecting Ruskin's deep appreciation for the power of the natural world.