Bombay Harbour
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1826
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a harbour scene with ships and hills in the background. The artist painted this scene quickly while traveling, using a limited range of bright colors. He was trying to capture the scene before it changed, which makes the painting feel spontaneous. The painting is part of a series showing a journey across the harbour. The artist was interested in the landscape and the way the light fell on it. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
