Shrimping
1890
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1890
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Shrimping is a 1890 watercolor by Fred Mayor, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a small boat on a sandy shore, with a person wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The water is calm, and the sky is light blue with soft, wispy clouds. The colors are mostly pale—whites, blues, and light browns—with just a few darker strokes for the boat’s shadow. The artist used loose, watery brushstrokes to capture the light and movement, leaving some areas barely colored. This style makes the scene feel quick and natural, like a snapshot of a moment. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
