Mr Robinson's house on the Derwent, Van Diemen's Land 1838

"Mr. Robinson's house on the Derwent, Van Diemen's Land" is an 1838 watercolor by renowned English landscape artist John Glover. The painting depicts a serene landscape with a house nestled in the foreground, surrounded by lush trees and a tranquil river in the distance. This work showcases Glover's masterful use of light and color, creating a sense of tranquility and beauty, characteristic of the Romantic movement, in the Tasmanian wilderness. The painting captures the beauty of the early colonial landscape of Van Diemen's Land, now known as Tasmania, offering a glimpse into the early settlement of the region.