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Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk

Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk, by William Collins, 1810
Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk, by William Collins, 1810

Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk is a drawing by the Romanticist artist William Collins. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk is a sepia drawing created by William Collins in 1810. It depicts a coastal scene at low tide.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing shows fishing boats beached on the shore, surrounded by fisherfolk standing or sitting nearby. The scene conveys a sense of calmness and tranquility, capturing a moment of everyday life by the sea.

Technique & Style

Collins' use of soft, hazy tones and gentle lines creates a serene atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. The simple, detailed rendering of the boats and figures adds to the sense of stillness.

Fishing Boats
Fishing Boats, Skinner Prout

Artist & collection

Portrait of William Collins

Artist

William Collins

William Collins (8 September 1788, London – 17 February 1847, London) was an English landscape and genre painter.

Frequently asked questions

Who painted Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk?

Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk was painted by William Collins in 1810.

Where can I see Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk?

Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk?

Seashore Study: Low Tide with Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk is associated with Romanticism.