Rocky Bank of a River 1857

"Rocky Bank of a River" is a watercolor painting by English art critic and social commentator John Ruskin, created in 1857. The piece depicts a rocky riverbank with a small stream running through the center of the composition. Ruskin's detailed brushstrokes bring the rough texture of the rocks and the delicate branches of the trees to life. This painting exemplifies Ruskin's focus on the natural world and his appreciation for the beauty of seemingly insignificant details.