Coast Scene
1884
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1884
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Coast Scene is a 1884 oil by Edith Hume, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
In this painting, three women stand on a beach, dressed in long skirts and blouses, with one wearing a headscarf. They are positioned near a small boat, with the woman on the left holding a blue object. The woman on the right carries a large basket. In the background, several boats are visible on the water, set against a blue sky with clouds. The scene is rendered in oil paint, with the artist's use of color and light creating a sense of depth and atmosphere. The women's clothing and the boat suggest a coastal or seaside setting. This painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Edith Hume (1843–1906) was a British painter and illustrator. She was born Edith Dunn and married the painter Thomas O. Hume. She was active in the Netherlands during the years 1878–1906, creating beach scenes of Dutch…
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