Greenwich Hospital from Woolwich Reach
1820s
David Cox was a master of British watercolor, capturing the atmospheric skies and light that would later influence the Impressionists. This serene view of the Thames shows sailing barges drifting past the distant dome of Greenwich Hospital, painted with loose, airy strokes that make the clouds feel like they're actually moving. Cox often sketched outdoors to catch these fleeting moments of light, breaking away from the stiff, detailed landscapes of his time.
- Technique
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