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Seashore with figures

James Price

1842

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Seashore with figures is a 1842 watercolor by James Price, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: James Price
When & what style?: 1842 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a rocky beach with a few people scattered around. On the left, two kids walk near the water’s edge, while on the right, a group of adults sits on the sand, dressed in dark coats. The sky is dramatic, full of thick, swirling clouds, and the cliffs in the background look rough and uneven. The brushstrokes are loose and quick, giving the scene a lively, almost sketchy feel. This style was common in watercolors of the time. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting by James Price from 1842 depicts a seashore scene with figures.

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About the artist

Artist

James Price

James Price painted quiet English landscapes in watercolor between the 1840s and 1870s, often filling the sheet with gentle foliage and scattered cottages.

See the richer artist page