Artwork

Sidon from the North Sands

Sidon from the North Sands, by Unknown, watercolor, 1840
Sidon from the North Sands, by Unknown, watercolor, 1840

Sidon from the North Sands is a watercolor work on paper by the British Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1840 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Sidon from the North Sands is a watercolour painting created in 1840 by an anonymous artist. It depicts a serene coastal scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a tranquil beach with a small boat moored on the shore, a distant town, and a few figures and animals. A fire near the boat suggests temporary habitation, evoking a sense of calm.

Technique & Style

The artist employed loose, expressive brushstrokes and a soft colour palette, featuring pale blues and greens that blend into the sky, to capture the natural atmosphere of the scene.

History & Provenance

The work entered the collection via Thomas Harris and was later purchased at Sotheby's in April 1969 for £50.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known