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The Seashore at Dover, by Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, oil, 1849

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Overview

The Seashore at Dover is a 1849 oil by Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Clarkson Frederick Stanfield
When & what style?
1849 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene seascape with a rocky shoreline and a few buildings in the distance. The sky is cloudy, with a mix of blue and gray hues. In the foreground, there are a few people and horses near a wooden structure that appears to be a dock or a pier. The artist's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the painting. The rocky shoreline and the buildings in the distance add a sense of texture and detail to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Clarkson Frederick Stanfield.

About the artist

Portrait of Clarkson Frederick Stanfield
Artist

Clarkson Frederick Stanfield

Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (3 December 1793 – 18 May 1867) was an English artist best known for his large-scale paintings of marine art and landscapes.

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