Sand-dunes
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
About the artist
1850
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Sand-dunes is a 1850 watercolor by Peter De Wint, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a wide, empty beach with rolling sand dunes under a pale sky. The dunes are rough and uneven, with some patches of darker rocks. In the distance, a thin blue line marks the water’s edge, and a few small shapes—maybe boats or ships—sit far off. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, almost like quick notes. The artist didn’t smooth out the colors but left some edges rough, giving the sand a gritty feel. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum—they hold the original.
The drawing depicts a landscape featuring sand dunes, with the location identified as moorland near Aysgarth in Yorkshire. Executed by Peter De Wint in 1850, the work is rendered in pencil or another drawing medium.
Read the full account in the museum source.
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