Boating Before Lambeth Palace, London
David Cox captures a lazy afternoon on the Thames with this charming watercolor, showing a small rowboat gliding past the historic Lambeth Palace. The artist was a master of capturing the fleeting effects of light and weather, and here he perfectly renders the soft, cloudy sky reflecting on the calm river water. While often associated with the Romantic movement, Cox's loose, expressive brushwork actually paved the way for the Impressionists who would follow decades later. It's a peaceful snapshot of 19th-century London life, far removed from the bustling city we know today.
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