Landscape with a Rock Wall, perhaps in Westmorland 1800 - 1849

Peter De Wint’s “Landscape with a Rock Wall, perhaps in Westmorland” is a watercolor drawing depicting a rocky cliff face partially obscured by a cluster of trees. The artist utilizes washes of gray and black to convey the texture of the rock wall, while the trees are rendered with loose, gestural brushstrokes. The composition is simple, with the focal point being the rock wall, which dominates the upper half of the composition. De Wint, an English artist, was renowned for his landscapes, which captured the beauty of the English countryside. This drawing, created between 1800 and 1849, is a prime example of his masterful use of watercolor.