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Lowestoft, by Henry Moore, watercolor, 1888

Lowestoft

Henry Moore

1888

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Lowestoft is a 1888 watercolor by Henry Moore, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Henry Moore
When & what style?
1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a stormy beach with rough waves crashing onto the shore. The water is choppy, with white foam flying up as the waves hit. In the background, a few small buildings and people stand on a sandy shore, while a ship is anchored farther out. The artist used quick, loose brushstrokes to capture the movement of the water. The sky is light and hazy, blending into the waves below. Next, look up Moore, Henry to see more of his work.

About the artist

Portrait of Henry Moore
Artist

Henry Moore

Henry Spencer Moore (30 July 1898 – 31 August 1986) was an English visual artist.

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