Entrance to the Harbour, La Rochelle
1924
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1924
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Entrance to the Harbour, La Rochelle is a 1924 watercolor by Henry Rushbury, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This sketch shows a quiet harbor scene with boats pulled up on a sandy shore. The boats are tied to wooden posts, and a few people stand near them. In the background, there’s a mix of buildings and a tall tower by the water, with more ships docked further out. The colors are soft, mostly light blues, grays, and browns, with loose brushstrokes giving it a sketchy feel. The artist focused on everyday life at the harbor, not grand details. The boats look simple but full of character, and the tower adds a touch of history to the scene. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Henry Rushbury.
The watercolour *Entrance to the Harbour, La Rochelle* by Henry Rushbury, dated 1924, depicts the harbor entrance of La Rochelle and bears the artist’s signature.
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Sir Henry George Rushbury (28 October 1889 – 5 July 1968) was an English painter and etcher.
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