Lime kilns, Plymouth
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1834
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Lime kilns, Plymouth is a 1834 watercolor by F. J. De La Cour, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a quiet coastal scene with two weathered stone buildings. One looks like a ruined tower, while the other has a sloped roof and small windows. In front, a person sits on the ground near the water’s edge, dressed in light clothing. A sailboat floats in the background, and the sky is pale with soft brushstrokes. The artist used loose, watery strokes to show light and shadow, giving the scene a dreamy feel. The buildings look old and worn, but the colors stay gentle. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
A watercolour drawing by F. J. De La Cour depicts lime kilns situated in Plymouth.
Read the full account in the museum source.
F. J. De La Cour painted quiet scenes of everyday places in England during the 1830s. This watercolour shows lime kilns in Plymouth, small brick towers where limestone was burned to make quicklime. It’s a snapshot of…
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