The Beach at Old Folkestone

The Beach at Old Folkestone

Samuel Prout

1805

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a rocky beach with crashing waves. A small boat sits near the shore, and a person is inside, facing away. In the background, there’s a harbor with a few larger ships, buildings, and a cliff. The artist used soft, muted colors to show the light and movement of the sea. The scene looks calm but busy, with people scattered around the harbor. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

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