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At Tenby

Heneage Finch 4th Earl of Aylesford

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a shoreline with a small ship near a stone building by the water. There are subtle brushstrokes in the background leading to a faint structure on a hill. The painting style features delicate brushwork and a soft color palette of browns, beiges, and grays. A figure stands near a small boat and fishing nets on the shore, with the ship in calm waters near a stone wall. The scene appears peaceful and nostalgic, with a balance between land and sea.

Artwork Details

Date
1790s?
Medium
pen and gray and brown ink with gray and brown wash and touches of red chalk over traces of graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4150 × 3589 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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