On Lancaster Sands, Low Tide by David Cox
Description: "On Lancaster Sands, Low Tide" by David Cox is a tranquil and evocative landscape painting that captures the expansive, open view of Lancaster Sands at low tide. Created in the mid-19th century, this work reflects Cox's mastery in watercolor and his fascination with the English landscape, particularly coastal scenes. The composition depicts a wide stretch of the sands exposed by the receding tide, with small figures and carts crossing the vast expanse, suggesting the daily activities of travelers and locals. The distant horizon merges with a softly clouded sky, creating a sense of openness and calm.
Cox uses a delicate palette of blues, grays, and earthy tones to convey the subtle transitions of light and shadow across the wet sands and shallow waters. His expressive brushwork and light washes effectively capture the reflective surfaces and the airy, atmospheric quality of the scene. "On Lancaster Sands, Low Tide" exemplifies Cox's Romantic sensibility, blending a keen observation of natural phenomena with a poetic appreciation for the serene beauty of the English coast.
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Location and Date Created: Lancaster Sands, England, mid-19th century.
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Medium: Watercolor on paper.
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Full Artwork Name: On Lancaster Sands, Low Tide.
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Artwork Style: Romanticism.
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Subject/Topic: A coastal landscape depicting Lancaster Sands at low tide, capturing the expansive view and the interplay of light and atmosphere on the English shoreline.
