The Tide Coming In, Gurnard's Head, Cornwall
Summary
A view along a line of dark brown and black cliffs, with a very turbulent green sea to the right. The tide is coming in as the waves break into white foam on the dark coloured rocks, offering a strong visual contrast. The sky is light blue, with no clouds. The painting style is detailed and precise.
Object Name
The Tide Coming In, Gurnard's Head, Cornwall
Creators Name
Date Created
1889
Dimensions
unframed: 64cm x 127.8cm
framed: 85.9cm x 149.1cm
accession number
1979.600
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
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