Study for "The Ferry" 1829 - 1840

"Study for 'The Ferry'" is a watercolor on paper study by English landscape painter Peter De Wint. Created between 1829 and 1840, this small-scale work depicts a dramatic landscape with a prominent mountain range and a body of water in the foreground, likely a river or lake. The piece showcases De Wint's characteristic style, featuring loose, expressive brushwork and washes of color that capture the fleeting effects of light and atmosphere. The study is a preparatory drawing for De Wint's larger painting "The Ferry," which was never completed. Now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, this watercolor study gives us insight into De Wint's creative process and the meticulous attention he gave to capturing natural beauty.