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Giltar Point, near Tenby, by Thomas Brittain Vacher, watercolor, 1871

Giltar Point, near Tenby

Thomas Brittain Vacher

1871

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Giltar Point, near Tenby is a 1871 watercolor by Thomas Brittain Vacher, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Brittain Vacher
When & what style?
1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a rocky coastline with steep cliffs on the left. The water is calm, stretching far to a distant shore. The hills are dry and covered in patches of green and yellow plants. The sky is barely there—just a pale line at the top. The artist used soft, light colors to show how the light hits the rocks and water. It looks like they painted it outside, capturing the real colors and shapes. Look up Thomas Brittain Vacher to see more of his landscapes.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour by Thomas Brittain Vacher from 1871 depicts Giltar Point near Tenby, showing rocky cliffs framing a central cove, with additional land visible across the bay.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Thomas Brittain Vacher

Thomas Brittain Vacher painted watercolours of skies, city streets and lakes in the 1800s.

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