Artwork
Inner Sound, the Mumbles
Inner Sound, the Mumbles is an oil painting by the British Romanticist artist James Harris. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Inner Sound, the Mumbles is a marine painting executed in oil by James Harris in 1870, capturing a serene coastal scene.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tranquil seascape with a central boat, a woman on the shore to the right, and a few figures on the rocky coastline, conveying an atmosphere of calmness and tranquility.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, the work features a rich, textured quality, muted blue and green hues, and bold, expressive brushstrokes that suggest movement and energy.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.
Artist & collection
Artist
This 19th‑century painter put oil on canvas to capture the choppy waters and working boats around the Mumbles, a headland on Swansea Bay.
