The Yare, Great Yarmouth
William Thomas Martin Hawksworth
1890
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
William Thomas Martin Hawksworth
1890
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a busy harbor with several ships docked at the pier. The water is calm, and the boats have tall masts and rusty hulls. In the background, buildings and a cloudy sky give a sense of a working port town. The artist used loose, sketchy brushstrokes to capture light and movement, especially on the water and clouds. This style was common in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Look up Impressionism to see more paintings like this one.
