Martello Towers near Bexhill, Sussex

Joseph Mallord William Turner and William Say

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a coastal scene with a slightly elevated view. The land and sea are visible, with a high horizon showcasing distant structures along the shoreline. Dramatic clouds fill the sky, rendered in broad brushstrokes. The color scheme is warm with sepia tones. Figures and remnants of boats are present on the sandy beach, with a rocky cliff on the right side.