1811
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Coast of Yorkshire is a 1811 ink by Joseph Mallord William Turner, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a dramatic seascape with a rocky coastline and turbulent waves. In the foreground, people are gathered on the shore, while in the distance, a lighthouse stands atop a cliff. The sky is filled with birds flying overhead. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the lighthouse. The rough texture of the waves and the rugged coastline add to the overall sense of drama and energy in the painting. To learn more about the Romanticism movement, which influenced this painting, look up Romanticism.
Joseph Mallord William Turner was born in 1775 at Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, where his father kept a barber and wig-making shop.
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