Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water

Britische Grafik 1839–1850, first half 19th century

The image depicts a coastal scene from an elevated viewpoint, showing the sea meeting the sky on the high horizon. Several boats with brown sails float across the water. The brushwork is fluid, capturing the waves with soft strokes. The color palette is muted with browns and grays. In the foreground, there are tracks on the sandy shore and weathered wooden beams. In the distance, small figures are visible.
Artist
Britische Grafik 1839–1850
Date
first half 19th century
Type
Drawing
Medium
watercolor and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
18.4 × 27 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a coastal scene from an elevated viewpoint, showing the sea meeting the sky on the high horizon. Several boats with brown sails float across the water. The brushwork is fluid, capturing the waves with soft strokes. The color palette is muted with browns and grays. In the foreground, there are tracks on the sandy shore and weathered wooden beams. In the distance, small figures are visible.

Britische Grafik 1839–1850