Seascape
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows two small boats resting on a sandy beach at low tide. The water is calm, with a few other boats far out on the horizon. The sky is light and cloudy, with soft blue and white tones. In the foreground, a net lies tangled on the shore. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a natural, unfinished look. This style was used to capture light and movement, not every detail. Look up Impressionism next to see more paintings like this one.
