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Landscape With Willow Tree

Peter De Wint

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Peter De Wint, Landscape With Willow Tree. Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Peter De Wint wahooart.com/en/artists/peter-de-wint/
Artist’s dates
1784 – 1849
Movement
Impressionism Painters working fast and outdoors to catch how light actually looked at one moment, rather than finishing smoothly in a studio.

Copyright This work is in the public domain. Peter De Wint died in 1849; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1919.

Source: WahooArt.com — accessed Oct. 10, 2026

Landscape With Willow Tree — Peter De Wint Part 1 · The artwork

In context

Landscape With Willow Tree — Peter De Wint

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1780
  2. 1790
  3. 1800
  4. 1810
  5. 1820
  6. 1830
  7. 1840

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 65 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Peter De Wint (1784–1849) every dated painting, decade by decade

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

More works to set beside this one: wahooart.com/en/art/similar/peter-de-wint-landscape-with-willow-tree-9CW7WU-en/

Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Putty #d6c8ad

    Catalogued palette

    • #D6C8AD
    • #6E6B5A
    • #46433A
    • #B2A78D

    These colours inside the artist’s whole palette Find other paintings by colour

    Main colour name
    Putty
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Balanced How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Muted How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Peter De Wint over the last twelve months — 3 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 85.7%4,800 visits
    2. 2 United Kingdom 8.9%500 visits
    3. 3 United States of America 5.4%300 visits

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 20 most looked-at works by Peter De Wint

    1. 1 Landscape With Chestnut Tree 4.3%300 visits
    2. 2 Black Gang Chine, Isle Of Wight 4.3%300 visits
    3. 3 John Keats 4.3%300 visits
    4. 4 Newport Arch, Lincoln 4.3%300 visits
    5. 5 Portrait Of The Artist's Mother 2.9%200 visits
    6. 6 Farmhand Looking Out Over A Field With Trees 2.9%200 visits
    7. 7 The Old Bridge 2.9%200 visits
    8. 8 Lincoln From The South 2.9%200 visits
    9. 9 Bamburgh Castle 2.9%200 visits
    10. 10 A Woman Sorting Washing 2.9%200 visits
    11. 11 A Rustic Holding A Scythe 1.4%100 visits
    12. 12 Still Life With A Basket Between Two Crocks 1.4%100 visits
    13. 13 Bridge Over A Stream With Figures 1.4%100 visits
    14. 14 A Drover At The Edge Of A Wood, Lincoln In The Distance 1.4%100 visits
    15. 15 The Burning Of The Houses Of Parliament 1.4%100 visits
    16. 16 Still Life- Basket 1.4%100 visits
    17. 17 Study Of Sorrel, Cow Parsley And Willow Saplings 1.4%100 visits
    18. 18 Gamekeeper On A Chestnut Horse 1.4%100 visits
    19. 19 Stokesay Castle, Shropshire 1.4%100 visits
    20. — Landscape With Willow Tree this painting 0.0%0 visits

    Together these works take 47.2% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 216 works by this artist, of which 56 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    Source: WahooArt.com — accessed Oct. 10, 2026

    Landscape With Willow Tree — Peter De Wint Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Peter De Wint

    Born in Stone, United Kingdom

    Early Life and Training

    Birth and Family: Peter de Wint was born on January 21, 1784, in Stone, Staffordshire, England. His father was a physician of Dutch descent who had emigrated from New York.

    Initial Career Path: Initially destined for the medical profession like his father, De Wint's artistic inclinations led him to London in 1802.

    Apprenticeship with John Raphael Smith: He became an apprentice to John Raphael Smith, a mezzotint engraver and portrait painter. This provided foundational skills in drawing and engraving techniques.

    Formal Training under John Varley: In 1806, De Wint secured his freedom from the apprenticeship by producing eighteen oil paintings. Subsequently, he studied under John Varley, a prominent watercolorist, who introduced him to Dr. Monro’s informal academy for young artists. This environment fostered exposure to influential figures like Turner and Girtin.

    Artistic Style and Development

    Early Exhibitions: De Wint began exhibiting at the Royal Academy in 1807, quickly gaining recognition for his landscapes.

    Membership in Artistic Societies: He became an Associate of the Old Watercolour Society in 1810 and a full member the following year, solidifying his position within the British art scene.

    Watercolor Mastery: De Wint is widely regarded as one of the foremost English watercolorists. His ability to capture subtle nuances of light and atmosphere with a limited palette—typically consisting of just ten pigments—is particularly noteworthy. He favored ivory-tinted Creswick paper, contributing to the delicate quality of his works.

    Oil Painting: While primarily known for watercolors, De Wint also worked in oils, demonstrating versatility.

    Key Themes and Subjects

    Lincolnshire Landscapes: A significant portion of De Wint’s oeuvre features landscapes inspired by his frequent visits to Lincolnshire. These paintings often depict idyllic scenes of haymaking, rural cottages, and expansive views of the countryside, reflecting a deep appreciation for the English landscape.

    Genre and Subject Matter: His subjects often reflected a Romantic sensibility, emphasizing emotion, atmosphere, and the beauty of nature. He also produced portraits, including a notable oil painting of John Keats.

    Legacy and Historical Significance

    Critical Acclaim: Alfred William Rich famously asserted that De Wint “ever came nearer painting a perfect picture than did Peter de Wint,” highlighting his exceptional skill and artistic vision.

    Influence on Later Artists: De Wint’s delicate watercolor technique and atmospheric landscapes influenced subsequent generations of British artists, contributing to the development of English landscape painting.

    Museum Holdings: His works are held in prestigious collections worldwide, including Tate Britain, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and The Collection (Lincoln), attesting to their enduring artistic merit and historical significance.

    Death: He died on January 30, 1849, in London.

    Where to read more

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Wint, Peter De. Landscape With Willow Tree. n.d., https://wahooart.com/en/art/peter-de-wint-landscape-with-willow-tree-9CW7WU-en/
    APA
    Wint, Peter De (n.d.). Landscape With Willow Tree [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/peter-de-wint-landscape-with-willow-tree-9CW7WU-en/
    Chicago
    Peter De Wint. Landscape With Willow Tree. n.d. https://wahooart.com/en/art/peter-de-wint-landscape-with-willow-tree-9CW7WU-en/
    Harvard
    Wint, Peter De (n.d.) Landscape With Willow Tree. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/peter-de-wint-landscape-with-willow-tree-9CW7WU-en/

    Source: WahooArt.com — accessed Oct. 10, 2026

    Landscape With Willow Tree — Peter De Wint Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    Landscape With Willow Tree — Peter De Wint

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Our catalogue files this work under: landscape, riverbank, willow tree. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    4. Look back at Landscape With Chestnut Tree, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    5. Impressionism: Painters working fast and outdoors to catch how light actually looked at one moment, rather than finishing smoothly in a studio. Where can you see that in this work?

    Your response

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

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    Landscape With Willow Tree — Peter De Wint Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    From which country does the Impressionism work "Landscape With Willow Tree" come?

    The Impressionism work "Landscape With Willow Tree" was made by an artist born in United Kingdom.

    Can I see an X-ray view of "Landscape With Willow Tree" by Peter De Wint?

    "Landscape With Willow Tree" can be examined layer by layer on the artwork's X-Ray page, a viewer inspired by a conservator's light bench with eleven optical readings of the image.

    Can I order an oil reproduction of "Landscape With Willow Tree"?

    You can order a hand-painted reproduction of "Landscape With Willow Tree" by Peter De Wint directly on its Hand-Painted Reproduction page: a hand-painted oil reproduction on linen canvas, made to order.