Landscape Painting

Origins

Landscape painting is a style of art that depicts natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, forests, and rivers. It originated in the 16th century, but gained prominence in the 19th century with the Romantic movement. Famous for capturing the beauty and grandeur of nature, landscape painting became a favored subject for many artists. It was popularized by artists like J.M.W. Turner, Claude Monet, and Thomas Cole.