David Cox
1783–1859 · British · 30 artworks
Romanticismwatercolor washesatmospheric perspectiveexpressive brushworkuse of texturedepiction of light and shadow
artist bio
David Cox was a prominent English landscape painter, particularly known for his watercolors. He is considered one of the greatest figures of the English landscape tradition, influencing generations of artists with his expressive and atmospheric depictions of the British countryside and European scenes.
what you'll learn
Studying Cox's work allows students to explore watercolor techniques, atmospheric perspective, and the depiction of light and weather in landscape painting. Students can also learn about composition and how to create a sense of depth and space in their work.
related: John Constable, Thomas Girtin
30 artworks
Place St. Barthélemy, Rouen
1829
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Tour d'Horloge, Rouen
1829
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Calais. Street Scene with Lighthouse
1832
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The Breiddin Hills, near Welshpool
1815
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Pont Neuf from the Quai de l'Ecole, Paris
1829
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Near the Pont d'Arcole, Paris
1829
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St. Eustache, Paris
1829
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Horses Drinking
1855
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Outskirts of a Wood, with Gypsies
1843
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Stepping Stones, Bettws-y-Coed
1859
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Bettws-y-Coed
1859
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Porte St. Denis, Paris
1829
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The Poplar Avenue, after Hobbema
1835
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Barden Tower, Yorkshire
1849
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Butcher's Row, Hereford
1815
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In Windsor Park
1807
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Beeston Castle, Cheshire
1849
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The Great Hall, Haddon
1832
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The Long Gallery, Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
1811
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Going Out Hawking
1838
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Bettws-y-Coed Church
1852
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Calais Sands with Fort Rouge
1833
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Kenilworth Castle
1804
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Mountain Heights, Cader Idris
1853
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Street in Beauvais
1823
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Landscape with a Man Washing His Feet at a Fountain after Poissin
1821
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Junction of the Severn and the Wye with a Rainbow
1829
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A Country Track Leading to Harlech Castle
1842
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The Vale of Dolwyddelan
1846
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Pastoral Scene in Herefordshire
1823
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