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The Tide Rising at Briton Ferry

Paul Sandby

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a landscape with a body of water, figures near the water's edge, and hills and mountains in the background. The painting features soft brushstrokes creating a gentle and dreamy quality. The color palette is muted with pastel tones dominating the scene. Clouds fill the sky with sunlight breaking through, illuminating parts of the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1773
Medium
watercolor over graphite; laid down
Dimensions
5371 × 3042 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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