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A Coast Guardsman

William Henry Hunt

1850

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Early 19th Century

Dominant colour

A Coast Guardsman is a 1850 watercolor by William Henry Hunt, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: William Henry Hunt
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man dressed in a hat and coat, holding a rifle over his shoulder. He wears a backpack and has a sword at his side, with a white scarf wrapped around his neck. The man's attire and accessories suggest he is a coast guard or soldier. The painting's use of watercolor creates a sense of softness and subtlety, with gentle brushstrokes and muted colors. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate folds of the man's clothing and the texture of his hat. For more works by the artist who created this piece, explore the portfolio of William Henry Hunt.