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The Beach, Shoreham, by Wilson Steer, watercolor, 1926

The Beach, Shoreham

Wilson Steer

1926

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

The Beach, Shoreham is a 1926 watercolor by Wilson Steer, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Wilson Steer
When & what style?
1926 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a quiet beach scene with a few small boats resting on the sand. The water is calm, and the shore has a simple wooden fence and a few scattered rocks. In the background, a large hill or cliff rises, with a small building or structure near its base. The artist used soft, light colors and loose brushstrokes to create a peaceful, almost dreamy feel. The boats and fence look simple but carefully placed, giving the scene a sense of stillness. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour painting by Wilson Steer from 1926 depicts the Shoreham coastline, signed and dated by the artist.

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About the artist

Artist

Wilson Steer

English painter Wilson Steer made scenes of the British coastline in watercolor. He painted *The Beach, Shoreham* in 1926, a soft wash of sky and sand where light touches the waves. His work belongs to the quiet,…

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