Martello Tower at St. Leonards against setting sun

1850

unspecified

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Martello Tower at St. Leonards against setting sun is a 1850 unspecified by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a sandy beach with a lone figure walking near the shore. In the background, there’s a tall, round stone tower and a few small buildings. The sky is pale with soft, wavy clouds, and the water looks calm. A small boat lies upside down on the sand, and a few fishing tools are scattered nearby. The tower looks old and sturdy, standing out against the quiet scene. The colors are muted, with earthy browns and grays blending into the light. Check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more works like this.