Shipping
1794
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1794
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a busy sea with five tall sailing ships. The water is choppy, and one small boat with a brown sail drifts in the foreground. The sky is cloudy, with a mix of dark and light patches. The ships have lots of ropes and sails, some flying flags. The artist focused on how ships look in rough weather, not on details about people. The colors are muted, with blues and grays dominating the scene. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
