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Entrance to the kyles of Bute, by Hine Taizan, watercolor, 1869

Entrance to the kyles of Bute

Hine Taizan

1869

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Entrance to the kyles of Bute is a 1869 watercolor by Hine Taizan, a British Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Hine Taizan
When & what style?
1869 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet coastal scene with a narrow waterway leading between two rocky hills. The water is calm, and the hills look dark and rugged. There’s a small boat near the shore, and the sky is pale, blending into the distant hills. The artist used soft, light colors to show how the light hits the water and rocks. This style makes the scene feel peaceful and real. Look up Realism next to see how artists focused on everyday scenes like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour from 1869 depicts the entrance to the Kyles of Bute, signed and dated by the artist.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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