On the East Coast
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Charles Edward Holloway
Charles Edward Holloway (1838–1897) was an artist.
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watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
On the East Coast is a 1850 watercolor by Charles Edward Holloway, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a small boat sailing on a calm, wavy sea under a cloudy sky. The water is painted in soft blues and grays, with whitecaps catching the light. The boat has two masts and a simple sail, floating near the horizon where the water meets the sky. The artist used light washes of color to create a dreamy, quiet mood. The waves look almost alive, with gentle curves and tiny ripples. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more of this artist’s work.
The watercolour titled *On the East Coast* was painted by Charles Edward Holloway in 1850 and is signed by the artist.
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Charles Edward Holloway (1838–1897) was an artist.
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