This Autumn scene in the Derbyshire Dales is full of atmosphere. The flowing river finding its way around the rugged stones spread throughout. The river is flanked by trees with their tints of Autumn and lead the spectator’s eye to the hills in the background. The depth of the composition is achieved by contrasting the local colour of greens in the foreground through to the atmospheric, hazy blues and purples in the background. From this early landscape one can see a glimpse of the future landscape masterpieces which were to follow in his very long career.