Boulogne Harbour
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1867
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Boulogne Harbour is a 1867 watercolor by Thomas Bush Hardy, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a busy harbour scene. The water is choppy, with waves crashing against the shore. Several small boats are sailing through the rough seas, their sails billowing in the wind. In the background, a lighthouse stands tall, its light shining brightly. The painting is done in muted colours, with shades of grey and brown dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, giving the painting a sense of movement and energy. The painting is reminiscent of the work of Thomas Bush Hardy, who was known for his marine paintings.
A watercolour painting of Boulogne Harbour, executed in 1867 by Thomas Bush Hardy, is presented in a framed and glazed state and bears the artist's signature.
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Thomas Bush Hardy (1842–1897) was an artist, born in Sheffield.
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