Who painted A View of Tenby Bay?

A View of Tenby Bay was painted by Reginald Morris in 1920.

Where can I see A View of Tenby Bay?

A View of Tenby Bay is held by National Library of Wales.

What movement is A View of Tenby Bay?

A View of Tenby Bay is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

A View of Tenby Bay

Reginald Morris , 1920

A View of Tenby Bay is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Reginald Morris. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.

About this work

Overview

Reginald Morris’s oil painting titled *A View of Tenby Bay* was executed in 1920. The work presents a tranquil coastal scene on the Bristol Channel, focusing on the town of Tenby and its surrounding cliffs. It is part of the collection of the National Library of Wales, where it is displayed among other regional artworks.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas captures a calm bay where a modest, rocky outcrop rises from the water, framed by a sandy shoreline. A solitary boat drifts near a jagged coastline, while low hills loom in the background. The composition conveys a sense of quiet repose, emphasizing the interplay of land, sea, and sky in a modest Welsh harbor.

Technique & Style

Morris employs a loose, sketch‑like application of oil, allowing brushstrokes to remain visible and imparting an unfinished, airy quality. The palette is restrained, dominated by muted earth tones that merge with soft blue‑green hues of the water and sky. This approach creates a gentle atmospheric effect rather than detailed realism.

History & Provenance

Created shortly after the First World War, the painting reflects Morris’s ongoing interest in Welsh coastal landscapes. It entered the National Library of Wales’s holdings through acquisition in the mid‑20th century, where it has remained in the public domain, contributing to the institution’s visual record of Wales’s maritime heritage.