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The lonely margin of the sea, by Jessie Emily Scarvell, oil, 1898

The lonely margin of the sea

Jessie Emily Scarvell

1898

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales

Dominant colour

Overview

The lonely margin of the sea is a 1898 oil by Jessie Emily Scarvell, a Impressionism work, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Who painted this?
Jessie Emily Scarvell
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of New South Wales

About this work

This painting shows a serene beach scene with a sandy shore and gentle waves. In the distance, a hill rises with trees and bushes on top, set against a cloudy sky. The artist has used oil paint to create a sense of depth and texture in the scene. The beach is depicted in soft, muted colors, while the hill and sky are rendered in more vibrant hues. If you're interested in learning more about this painting, you might want to look up the artist, Jessie Emily Scarvell.

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