Penmanmawr 1855

David Cox's 1855 watercolor "Penmanmawr" showcases the artist's mastery of capturing the essence of a landscape. The painting depicts a mountainous vista with a distant sea glimpsed through the dramatic, cloud-filled sky. Cox's signature loose brushstrokes and luminous color palette, characteristic of his style, evoke a sense of atmospheric depth and evoke the shifting light of a passing storm. The painting exemplifies the romanticism of 19th-century landscape painting, captivating viewers with its evocative portrayal of nature's grandeur.