A sailing-vessel and a rowing-boat in rough seas off Beachy Head
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a small boat rocking in choppy water, its sails half-raised and lines tangled. The waves crash around it, and the shore is just a faint, blurry line in the distance. The whole scene is drawn in soft browns and whites, with quick, light strokes. The artist used thin, layered lines to build up the shapes—no heavy shading, just careful touches. It looks like the boat might be struggling, but the drawing keeps it simple and loose. Want to see more work like this? Check out Bonington, Richard Parkes.
