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Boat on the Beach, by John Sell Cotman, watercolor, 1800

Boat on the Beach

John Sell Cotman

1800

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Boat on the Beach is a 1800 watercolor by John Sell Cotman, a British Romanticism work, depicting Tent, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Sell Cotman
When & what style?
1800 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

You see a small boat on a beach in this painting. It's a simple scene, but what's interesting is the way the artist used watercolour to create a sense of calm. The brushstrokes are gentle, and the colours are soft and muted, which adds to the peaceful atmosphere. Check out the work of artist: Cotman, John Sell, to see more of his watercolour paintings.

About the artist

Portrait of John Sell Cotman
Artist

John Sell Cotman

John Sell Cotman (16 May 1782 – 24 July 1842) was an English marine and landscape painter, etcher, illustrator, and a leading member of the Norwich School of painters.

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