A rough day off Leigh
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a rough sea with big waves and a few small boats. The sky is cloudy and grey. In the distance, you can see more boats and what looks like buildings on the shore. The waves are the main focus of the painting, and they're painted in shades of grey and brown. The boats are small and look like they're struggling in the rough water. The sky is a deep grey, which makes the whole scene feel stormy and dramatic. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, you should look up Impressionism.
