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Coast scene at Gorey, Jersey, by Walter Paris, watercolor, 1850

Coast scene at Gorey, Jersey

Walter Paris

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Coast scene at Gorey, Jersey is a 1850 watercolor by Walter Paris, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Walter Paris
When & what style?
1850 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet beach with a small boat pulled up on the sand. In the distance, a rocky hill rises with a castle-like structure on top. The water is calm, and the sky is light with soft clouds. Houses line the shore, and the whole scene feels peaceful. The artist used loose, quick brushstrokes to capture the light and movement of the water and sky. The colors are soft—pinks, blues, and greens—without harsh lines. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting by Walter Paris from 1850 depicts a coastal scene at Gorey, Jersey.

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