Today, we look at two landscapes, one oil and one watercolour. The oil is a view overlooking the parklands at Hassobury, Farnham, Bishop Stortford. Hassobury is a Victorian Gothic mansion, originally built for the Gosling family, was sold and converted into a private school and has now been redone into a residence. The parklands is delightful and the drive to the mansion consists of paddocks and meadows.

The watercolour is a scene looking across rolling hills and farmland. In the fore is a field being turned by a pair of shire horses pulling a plough. It is simplistic in many ways and yet the portrayal of the horses is superb. This unknown artist has, I think, managed to capture something very beautiful.

Both of these landscapes capture the peace and serenity of the countryside, the beauty of nature and sunshine with green fields, blue skies, and farm animals. As one gazes on these works it’s easy to imagine oneself being there and walking the countryside in the sunshine and fresh air.