Artwork
Yarmouth ferry, Isle of Wight
Yarmouth ferry, Isle of Wight is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist George Barret, Sr.. It is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A watercolour painting from 1790 captures a serene scene.
About this work
Overview
A watercolour painting from 1790 captures a serene scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts the Yarmouth ferry on the Isle of Wight, showing a small boat with two people, figures resting on the shore, and a distant landscape with a lone tree and buildings behind rolling hills.
Technique & Style
Loose, sketchy brushstrokes convey the mood of the scene, with muted colors and a soft, cloudy sky. The water appears calm, with touches of brighter color on the boat.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Barret Sr. (c. 1730 – 29 May 1784) was an Irish landscape artist known for his oil paintings and watercolours. He left Ireland in 1762 to establish himself as an artist in London and quickly gained recognition to…
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