The Lakes of Llanberis, from the Road from Caernarfon Going to Llanberis, Caernarfonshire, July 14, 1792

Of particular interest in this landscape is the way in which Smith depicts the sky. Rather than use the brilliant yellows and oranges frequently seen in classical Italianate landscapes, Smith’s sky is a muted grey that is more typical of the Welsh climate. A deliberate decision, this tonality was achieved by mixing red, blue, and yellow watercolor paint together. Methods such as this ultimately helped to define a distinctly English style of picturesque, particularly in watercolor.