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Acre

Francis Howard Captain Vyse

1830

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

british_romanticism Romanticism Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

Acre is a 1830 watercolor by Francis Howard Captain Vyse, a british_romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Francis Howard Captain Vyse
When & what style?: 1830 · british_romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This watercolor shows a coastal town with a long wall along the water’s edge. Buildings with domes and spires line the shore, and a single sailboat floats in the calm sea. The hills behind the town are softly painted in pale blues and grays. The artist used light washes to keep the scene simple and dreamy, focusing on shapes over details. The water looks almost glassy, with just a hint of movement. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.