Watercolour drawing by the Grieve family, probably by Thomas Grieve, showing fishing boats at Brighton
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolour sketch shows fishing boats at Brighton in 1819. It’s credited to Thomas Grieve, part of a family known for theatre scene-painting. The work sits in the Romantic tradition, full of soft light and everyday life. The Grieves worked backstage at Covent Garden for decades. This sheet is one of many coastal views they left behind. The family passed their skills from father to son across three generations. Next time, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
