Rocky landscape in Wales with figure drawing in the foreground to the right (1836 – 1859)
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David Cox's "Rocky Landscape in Wales with Figure Drawing in the Foreground to the Right" encapsulates the wild, untamed beauty of the Welsh countryside during the mid-19th century. Crafted between 1836 and 1859, this striking watercolor painting masterfully conveys the rugged terrain and dramatic weather typical of Wales.The painting offers a detailed depiction of a craggy, mountainous landscape under a brooding sky, bringing out the tumultuous mood often associated with Romanticism. Cox uses a palette dominated by earthy browns and grays mingled with lush greens and patches of blue, skillfully employing the watercolor medium to blend colors and create a sense of depth and volume in the rocks and sweeping clouds.In the foreground to the right, a solitary figure, possibly the artist himself, is seen drawing, adding a personal narrative to the scene. This inclusion of a human element transforms the landscape from mere wild scenery to a contemplative space, highlighting the interaction between humans and nature.Cox's technique—loose yet deliberate brush strokes—perfectly captures the fleeting, ephemeral quality of the light and atmosphere, a testament to his skills as one of the leading watercolorists of his time.
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David Cox (29 April 1783 – 7 June 1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism.
He is considered one of the greatest English landscape painters, and a major figure of the Golden age of English watercolour.
Although most popularly known for his works in watercolour, he also painted over 300 works in oil towards the end of his career, now considered "one of the greatest, but least recognised, achievements of any British painter."
His son, known as David Cox the Younger (1809–1885), was also a successful artist.