Yarmouth, Norfolk

About this work

This print shows a stormy seaside scene. In the foreground, a small boat sits on the beach, and a cart with two horses is parked nearby. A few people walk along the shore while waves crash hard against the sand. Farther out, ships anchor in choppy water under a dark, dramatic sky with heavy clouds. The artist used shading to make the clouds look thick and the water rough. This style was common in Romanticism, where nature’s power was a big theme. Look up Romanticism to see more art like this.