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Coast Scene

Lydia Bates

1784

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century

Dominant colour

Coast Scene is a 1784 ink by Lydia Bates, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Lydia Bates
When & what style?: 1784 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rocky shore with a small boat beached on the right. A person stands near the water’s edge, holding a long pole, while another figure sits on a rock in the distance. Trees and bushes dot the background, and the waves look rough—almost like they’re crashing over the shore. The artist used fine lines to show texture, especially in the water and rocks. The scene feels wild and untamed, with no clear path or calm spot. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.