Seascape with sailing boats
1839
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1839
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows two boats on choppy water under a stormy sky. The waves crash against rocky shore, and seagulls fly low over the scene. The colors are mostly blues and grays, with quick brushstrokes that make the water look rough. The artist used loose, sketchy lines to show movement in the waves and clouds. It feels wild and dramatic, like a real storm at sea. Next, look up Romanticism to see how this style made nature look powerful.
