Tynemouth
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This watercolor shows Tynemouth’s rocky coast in the 1860s. William Bell Scott painted a quiet bay with a priory on the cliffs behind. The scene feels calm, like a snapshot of industry near the sea. Scott visited Tynemouth often. The priory was a landmark there. He used watercolor to capture the light and rocks. Next time you’re in London, look up works by William Bell Scott.
