The NIght Train 1849

David Cox's 1849 watercolor, "The Night Train", depicts a moonlit landscape with a distant train in the distance, as seen through a hazy night sky. The piece emphasizes the tranquility of the rural scene under the ethereal glow of the moon, a signature theme in Cox's works that showcases the beauty of nature. The loose, gestural brushstrokes in the watercolor style capture the subtle variations in light and shadow of the night sky and the surrounding landscape.