Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water

Britische Grafik 1839–1850, première moitié du XIXe siècle

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.
Artiste
Britische Grafik 1839–1850
Datation
première moitié du XIXe siècle
Catégorie
Dessin
Technique
Aquarelle et graphite sur papier vélin
Dimensions
18,4 × 27 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Domaine public, CC0

Description de l’image

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