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Dover Pier

David Cox

1800

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Dover Pier is a 1800 watercolor by David Cox, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: David Cox
When & what style?: 1800 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a seaside scene with a pier and a ship sailing in the distance. The sky is cloudy and the water is choppy. In the foreground, there are people sitting on the pier, some looking out at the sea. The colors are muted, with shades of blue and grey dominating the palette. The painting has a sense of movement and energy, with the waves and the ship creating a sense of dynamism. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the Romanticism movement.