The Needles, Isle of Wight
1847
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1847
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows jagged rocks rising from a dark, choppy sea. The cliffs are rough and uneven, with patches of light hitting their surfaces. Above them, a cloudy sky stretches out, and a few birds fly near the top. The artist used soft watercolor strokes to show the texture of the rocks and water. The light and shadow make the scene feel dramatic. Look up Romanticism to see how this style often emphasized nature’s power.
