Southend

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This sketch shows a quiet beach scene with a few small boats pulled up on the sand. The shore is empty except for a few scattered figures in the distance. Behind them, a row of buildings sits on a low cliff, with a hill rising further back. The loose, sketchy lines suggest the artist worked quickly, maybe even outdoors. The water looks calm, and the light is soft, as if painted on a cloudy day. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.