“Waiting for the Ferry, Morning” is an artwork created by David Cox in 1815. This painting belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized within the landscape genre.
The artwork portrays a tranquil scene at the break of dawn, where a group of people are depicted waiting by the shoreline for a ferry. The soft glow of the morning sun is eloquently captured, illuminating the serene waters and the delicate features of the landscape. The composition showcases a calm river bordered by lush greenery, while the distant horizon hints at misty hills and a rising sun. The gentle colors and the meticulous attention to detail emphasize the romanticized beauty of the natural environment, characteristic of the Romanticism movement.
