Who painted Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water?

Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water was painted by British 19th Century in 1801.

Where can I see Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water?

Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water?

Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water

British 19th Century , 1801

Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist British 19th Century. It dates from 1801 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Shore Scene with Boats in Choppy Water is a drawing on wove paper, created using watercolor and graphite. It depicts a turbulent beach scene with boats.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows three small boats navigating rough waters near a rocky coastline. The scene is characterized by choppy waves and an uneven, wet shoreline. Additional boats are anchored in the background, beyond the jutting coastline.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose, sketchy style, the work suggests rapid execution, possibly outdoors. The artist employed watercolor and graphite to capture the dynamic movement of the boats and the turbulent water.

Context

The use of watercolor and glazing techniques is evident in the layered colors, contributing to the overall effect of the drawing.

Shore scene with boats and two figures, Joshua Cristall

Artist & collection

Artist

British 19th Century

A short life left behind a quiet obsession with water: the churn of a mill wheel, the choppy waves off England's south coast, the light bouncing off pond lilies.