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A Windy Day

George Morland

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George Morland, A Windy Day. Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
George Morland originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/george-morland/
Artist’s dates
1763 – 1804
Movement
Romanticism Art that puts feeling, wildness and the power of nature above calm order and rules.

Copyright This work is in the public domain. George Morland died in 1804; copyright lasts 70 years after the artist’s death, so it ended in 1874.

Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 7, 2026

A Windy Day — George Morland Part 1 · The artwork

In context

A Windy Day — George Morland

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1760
  2. 1770
  3. 1780
  4. 1790
  5. 1800

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 41 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of George Morland (1763–1804) 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: originaluniqueart.com/en/art/similar/george-morland-a-windy-day-9DH4Y9-en/

Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Driftwood #b58551

    Catalogued palette

    • #B58551
    • #E4CDBB
    • #3D2C17
    • #6B4A23

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

    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Driftwood
    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
    Unified Palette 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
    Balanced Soft 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 George Morland over the last twelve months — 4 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 78.7%5,900 visits
    2. 2 United States of America 16.0%1,200 visits
    3. 3 Singapore 4.0%300 visits
    4. 4 Iran 1.3%100 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 George Morland

    1. 1 The Death of the Fox, 1794 8.6%700 visits
    2. 2 At An Easel 6.2%500 visits
    3. 3 Self-portrait 2.5%200 visits
    4. 4 A Party Angling 2.5%200 visits
    5. 5 Horses In A Stable 2.5%200 visits
    6. 6 Cottage Interior 2.5%200 visits
    7. 7 Gypsy Encampment 2.5%200 visits
    8. 8 The Village Inn With Post Horses 2.5%200 visits
    9. 9 La Halte (the Public House Door) 2.5%200 visits
    10. 10 Paying The Ostler 2.5%200 visits
    11. 11 The Coming Storm, Isle Of Wight 2.5%200 visits
    12. 12 Landscape With Ruined Castle 2.5%200 visits
    13. 13 Pigs 2.5%200 visits
    14. 14 The Inside Of A Stable 2.5%200 visits
    15. 15 Gipsies, 1800 1.2%100 visits
    16. 16 A Windy Day this painting 1.2%100 visits
    17. 17 Before a Thunderstorm, 1791 1.2%100 visits
    18. 18 Landscape And A Cottage 1.2%100 visits
    19. 19 The White Horse 1.2%100 visits
    20. 20 A Farmer Paying The Ostler And Pot-boy Of An Inn 1.2%100 visits

    Together these works take 52.0% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 242 works by this artist, of which 59 were looked at at least once. This painting ranks 16 of them, with 1.2% of that attention (100 visits). 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: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 7, 2026

    A Windy Day — George Morland Part 2 · In context

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    George Morland

    Born in London, United Kingdom

    Early Life and Influences

    Born: London, United Kingdom (1763)

    Died: 1804

    George Morland was born on June 26, 1763, in London. His father, Henry Robert Morland, encouraged his artistic development from a young age.

    By the time George was ten years old, his name appeared as an honorary exhibitor of sketches at the Royal Academy.

    Early career and influences: Morland's early work was influenced by Francis Wheatley.

    He was introduced to Sir Joshua Reynolds, who allowed him to copy his pictures.

    Morland’s apprenticeship with his father ended in 1784, and he set up on his own.

    Artistic Style and Notable Works

    Style: Morland's best compositions focus on rustic scenes, farms, hunting, smugglers, gypsies, and rich, textured landscapes informed by Dutch Golden Age painting.

    Intended for Reproduction: Much of his work was intended for reproduction in prints, from which his publishers made a good deal more money than he did.

    Notable Works:

    The Farmyard: Showcases his skill in capturing rural scenes.

    Horse Devoured by a Lion: A painting by George Stubbs, found at the Tate Britain in London.

    Near Nîmes: A painting by Roger Eliot Fry, found on AllPaintingsStore.com.

    Prolific Output: Despite his troubles with debts and early death, Morland was prolific.

    Development and Artistic Journey

    Early Training: His father provided early training, including copying works by Dutch and Flemish masters.

    Influence of Reynolds: Studying copies of Sir Joshua Reynolds's paintings significantly impacted his style.

    Unique Style Emerges: After the 1790s, Morland developed a unique style characterized by rustic scenes and detailed landscapes.

    Lifestyle Impact: His excessive lifestyle (hard drinking) affected the quality of his later work.

    Legacy and Historical Significance

    Contribution to English Art: George Morland is considered a notable contributor to English art history.

    Widespread Recognition: His works can be found in various museums and collections, including Somerville College in Oxford.

    Influence on Printmaking: The fact that his work was intended for reproduction in prints highlights the importance of print culture during his time.

    Enduring Appeal: Morland's depictions of rural life continue to resonate with audiences today.

    Additional Information

    Spouse: Anne Ward (married 1786)

    Parents: Henry Robert Morland, and grandson of George Henry Morland

    Wikipedia Link: George Morland - Wikipedia

    Where to read more

    Find this online

    QR code linking to the download page for A Windy Day

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Morland, George. A Windy Day. n.d., https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/george-morland-a-windy-day-9DH4Y9-en/
    APA
    Morland, George (n.d.). A Windy Day [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/george-morland-a-windy-day-9DH4Y9-en/
    Chicago
    George Morland. A Windy Day. n.d. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/george-morland-a-windy-day-9DH4Y9-en/
    Harvard
    Morland, George (n.d.) A Windy Day. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/george-morland-a-windy-day-9DH4Y9-en/

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 7, 2026

    A Windy Day — George Morland Part 3 · Artist and museum

    Look closely

    A Windy Day — George Morland

    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. How many faces can you find? ____ (our catalogue counts 2 — do you agree?)
    4. Our catalogue files this work under: rural life, pastoral scene, dog walking. Do you agree? What would you add, or take away?
    5. Look back at INTERIEUR D'ETABLE, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.

    Your response

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

    Source: OriginalUniqueArt.com — accessed Oct. 7, 2026

    A Windy Day — George Morland Part 4 · Look closely

    Questions & Answers

    What is "A Windy Day" about?

    The themes present in "A Windy Day" by George Morland include rural life, pastoral scene, dog walking, countryside, british landscape, leisure, simple life, romanticism. Together they summarize the artwork's subject matter.

    What is the dominant hue of "A Windy Day" by George Morland?

    A golden yellow range hue runs through "A Windy Day" by George Morland.

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