William West

British, 1801 - 1861

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The image shows a seascape view from a low angle, looking towards an expansive body of water. The horizon divides the ocean below from the sky above. There are no distinct objects on the horizon. The brushstrokes are textured and soft, with a subtle speckled effect creating movement in the water and sky. The color palette is primarily browns and sepia tones, creating an earthy and monochromatic feel. Rugged, rocky formations stretch into the water on the right, while the water extends into the distance, meeting a cloudy sky with varying shades of brown.
William West, Samuel Jackson, A Rocky Coast by Moonlight, late 1820s, brown wash with blotting and surface scraping on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.198

A Rocky Coast by Moonlight

William West, Samuel Jackson · late 1820s · brown wash with blotting and surface scraping on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.198