Who painted North Foreland Lighthouse?

North Foreland Lighthouse was painted by Samuel Hieronymus Grimm in 1750.

Where can I see North Foreland Lighthouse?

North Foreland Lighthouse is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is North Foreland Lighthouse?

North Foreland Lighthouse is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of North Foreland Lighthouse?

Museum-quality prints of North Foreland Lighthouse are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

North Foreland Lighthouse

Samuel Hieronymus Grimm , 1750

North Foreland Lighthouse is a watercolor work on paper by the Rococo painting artist Samuel Hieronymus Grimm. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

North Foreland Lighthouse is a watercolour on paper depicting a coastal scene with a prominent lighthouse.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a tall, round lighthouse on a hill near the sea, surrounded by small buildings and a winding path. A figure sits near one of the buildings, adding a sense of human presence.

Technique & Style

The artist used watercolour to achieve a soft, gentle effect, with careful attention to detail in the rendering of the lighthouse and its surroundings.

Context

The work is associated with the Romanticism movement, which often emphasized landscape and the emotional response to natural scenery.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Samuel Hieronymus Grimm

Samuel Hieronymus Grimm (18 January 1733 – 14 April 1794) was an 18th-century Swiss landscape artist who worked in oils (until 1764), watercolours, and pen and ink media.