Embarking from Brighthelmstone to Dieppe

Thomas Rowlandson

Cleveland Museum of Art

Embarking from Brighthelmstone to Dieppe by Thomas Rowlandson: A group of people in old-fashioned clothing are boarding and disembarking from boats along a beach. Several boats are present, some in the water and one large one on the right appears to be on the shore. The people are wearing 18th-century attire, with men in coats and hats and women in dresses. A few individuals are sitting or standing in a boat on the shore, while others are walking or running around. In the background, there are dark clouds in the sky and choppy waters. The image is framed by a white border around the artwork, which has a worn and aged appearance.