Scene on the South Coast of England

19th century

British 19th Century

Associated Names
British 19th Century

Artist

The image shows a coastal landscape view from an elevated perspective. The horizon line separates the sea and sky. There are subtle indications of vessels or features in the distance. The sketch features light pencil strokes, creating a delicate texture. The color palette is primarily beige and gray. The shoreline curves gently with a rocky texture depicted by denser pencil lines. The sky has wispy clouds depicted with horizontal pencil lines.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk with gray wash heightened with white on green paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of C. Malcolm Watkins

  • Dimensions

    overall: 13.6 x 21.2 cm (5 3/8 x 8 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1982.84.1

Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64537758

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