The artwork, titled “Cloud Study over Coniston Water,” was created by John Ruskin in 1880. This piece belongs to the Romanticism movement and falls within the genre of sketch and study.
The artwork illustrates a study of clouds with a view over Coniston Water. It captures the dynamic and ephemeral nature of the clouds, utilizing soft hues of blue and yellow to depict the sky, coupled with subdued grays to represent the billowing clouds. The brushwork is delicate, emphasizing the transient beauty of the natural scene. The overall composition communicates a serene yet evocative atmosphere, typical of the Romanticism movement’s focus on the sublime aspects of nature.
