Artwork
Pittenweem, Fife
Pittenweem, Fife is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Samuel Bough. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
Pittenweem, Fife is a watercolour painting by Samuel Bough, created in 1850. It depicts a coastal scene with a small town and harbour.
Subject & Meaning
The painting shows the daily life of Pittenweem fishing village, with boats in the water and people on the rocky shoreline. A church tower rises above the clustered buildings, set against a cloudy sky and choppy sea.
Technique & Style
Bough used simple shapes and soft colours to capture the scene, focusing on the harbour's activity. The watercolour technique conveys a sense of movement in the sea and calm in the village.
History & Provenance
The painting is signed by the artist, Samuel Bough, in the corner. Bough was known for his coastal scenes, suggesting this work is part of a larger body of similar subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Bough (8 January 1822 – 19 November 1878) was an English-born landscape painter who spent much of his career working in Scotland.
