Coast scene, Madeira
1810
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
1810
oil
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
The painting shows a coastal scene with a large cliffside in the background. The cliff has several buildings on top, and a few boats are docked in the water below. In the foreground, people are gathered on the beach, and a few birds are flying overhead. The painting is done in oil paint and has a lot of detail in the cliffside and the buildings. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up William Daniell.
