Artwork

Fisher Folk on the Beach

Fisher Folk on the Beach, by Richard Parkes Bonington, watercolor, 1824
Fisher Folk on the Beach, by Richard Parkes Bonington, watercolor, 1824

Fisher Folk on the Beach is a watercolor work on paper by the Romanticist artist Richard Parkes Bonington. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Fisher Folk on the Beach is a watercolour painting created by Bonington in 1824. It depicts a group of people gathered around a boat on a beach.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows figures in simple, rustic clothing, conveying a sense of tranquility. The gathering is set against a cloudy sky and a body of water, evoking a serene atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The painting features gentle brushstrokes and muted colours, giving it a soft, dreamy quality. The artist's use of light and shadow creates depth and atmosphere, characteristic of the Romanticism movement.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Richard Parkes Bonington

Artist

Richard Parkes Bonington

Richard Parkes Bonington (25 October 1802 – 23 September 1828) was an English Romantic landscape painter.