View from the Inn at Lynton
1811
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1811
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows a quiet coastal scene with soft hills and a small bay. A lone sailboat drifts in the water, while a cluster of buildings sits near the shore. The colors are muted—pale blues, grays, and earthy tones—with faint clouds in the sky. The artist used thin, layered washes of color over ink lines, giving the scene a light, airy feel. This style was common in early 19th-century British drawings. Next, check out watercolor to see how artists built up color in stages.
