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Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight

Sir George Hayter

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a coastal path winding towards cliffs and the sea. The viewpoint is elevated, showing a broad view of the sky meeting the ocean. The brushstrokes are light and delicate, typical of watercolor art. The color scheme includes pale blues for the sea and sky, with touches of greens and browns for the landscape. In the foreground, cows, one with red horns, are seen near a cliff.

Artwork Details

Date
1839
Medium
watercolor, gouache, and graphite with red and white chalks on blue wove paper
Dimensions
4837 × 3510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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