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Jeddah, by Unknown, watercolor, 1845

Jeddah

Unknown

1845

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Jeddah is a 1845 watercolor by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1845 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolour painting shows a harbour scene with two boats in the foreground. The boat on the right has large sails and is facing to the right. The boat on the left is smaller and has striped sails. In the background, there are mountains and buildings along the shore. The sky is cloudy. The painting has a lot of detail in the boats and the harbour. The artist has used different shades of grey to create depth and texture. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity. The painting is part of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you could explore the Romanticism movement.

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