Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water

Britische Grafik 1839–1850, prima metà del XIX secolo

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.
Artista
Britische Grafik 1839–1850
Datazione
prima metà del XIX secolo
Tipologia
Disegno
Tecnica
Acquerello e grafite su carta velina
Dimensioni
18,4 × 27 cm
Collezione
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licenza
Pubblico dominio, CC0

Descrizione dell’immagine

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