Who painted Copper's Gap, near Brighton?

Copper's Gap, near Brighton was painted by David Cox in 1856.

Where can I see Copper's Gap, near Brighton?

Copper's Gap, near Brighton is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Copper's Gap, near Brighton?

Copper's Gap, near Brighton is associated with Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of Copper's Gap, near Brighton?

Museum-quality prints of Copper's Gap, near Brighton are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Copper's Gap, near Brighton

David Cox , 1856

Copper's Gap, near Brighton is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist David Cox. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Copper's Gap, near Brighton is a watercolour painting created by David Cox the Elder in 1856.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a landscape view of a beach with scattered figures and horses, set against a dramatic sky with thick clouds. The horizon features a line of trees and buildings.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by loose and quick brushstrokes, prioritizing the capture of light and movement over precise detail, resulting in a lively, sketch-like quality.

Context

This painting is associated with the Realist style, which emphasizes depicting observed reality.

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Artist & collection

Artist

David Cox

David Cox (29 April 1783 – 7 June 1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism.