Thomas Fearnley, 'Coast scene, possibly Capri', probably 1833
About the work
Overview
The great rocky outcrop shown here recalls landscape features on the southern Italian coast. It may represent a coastal scene in Capri but the actual location still remains to be identified. The sketch is quite finished, with the entire surface of the paper covered in paint, and delicate strokes of colour carefully added to depict the water lapping the shore. A thin mauve line and a few boats on the distant horizon are all that distinguish the blue of the water from that of the sky. The rock itself is painted in stronger tones of brown and gold.
Key facts
Details
- Full title
- Coast scene, possibly Capri
- Artist
- Thomas Fearnley
- Artist dates
- 1802 - 1842
- Date made
- probably 1833
- Medium and support
- Oil on paper laid on board
- Dimensions
- 22.2 × 34.9 cm
- Acquisition credit
- The Gere Collection, on long-term loan to the National Gallery
- Inventory number
- L824
- Location
- Room 39
- Image copyright
- The Gere Collection, on long-term loan to the National Gallery, © Private collection 2000. Used by permission
- Collection
- Main Collection
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