The centre of his interest was the natural world. In pieces such as 'Old Willow' and 'Rock Towering above a Path', he records the physical properties of bark and stone. He avoided the exaggerated drama common in late eighteenth-century art. Instead, he used precise line work to describe the movement of a herd of cattle in 'Herd of Cattle under a Hill' or the stillness of a 'Landscape'.

These prints appeal to modern collectors because of their clarity. The monochrome colour palette and fine detail provide a sense of order. Works like 'Man Coming Down a Wooded Hill' offer a calm perspective on the outdoors. They are often selected for contemporary spaces that value technical skill and understated subjects.