Artwork
Study of cliffs and the sea
Study of cliffs and the sea is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Thomas Tudor. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This 1820 watercolour, 'Study of cliffs and the sea', is a landscape study by Thomas Tudor. It is one of a set of 19 watercolour studies.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene seascape with cliffs, sea, and sky. The cliffs are rugged and dark, while the sea and sky are soft and pale, blending blues and grays.
Technique & Style
The watercolour is executed with loose, sketchy strokes and white highlights on a prepared ground, giving it a light and airy feel. The artist's use of watercolour creates a sense of softness and immediacy.
History & Provenance
The work is inscribed with the number 49 in the lower right corner and has verses on the reverse, suggesting it was part of a larger body of work.
Artist & collection
![Seacoast by Moonlight [recto], by Edward Moran](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/edward-moran--seacoast-by-moonlight-recto--3ad7ec1ad1d24c0b-w320.webp)
