Artwork
Tenby Harbour
Tenby Harbour is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Samuel Philips Jackson. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
Tenby Harbour is a watercolour painting by Samuel Philips Jackson, created around 1850. It is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene harbour scene with calm water, boats, and a town in the background featuring a church steeple. The cloudy sky allows sunlight to filter through, adding to the tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Executed in watercolour, the work is characterized by soft, gentle brushstrokes and a muted colour palette dominated by greys, blues, and browns, conveying a sense of stillness.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Philips Jackson painted quiet, watery scenes in the late 1800s, often working in soft watercolours.
