A Farm near the Sea at Margate, Kent
1850
Medium
watercolor over graphite with gum arabic
Dimensions
sheet: 17.9 × 26.2 cm (7 1/16 × 10 5/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of Connie Simmons and James D. Krugman
Accession Number
2020.78.1
Art Historical Context
George Richmond's *A Farm near the Sea Margate, Kent* (1850) captures the tranquil charm of England's southeastern coast during the Victorian era. This intimate watercolor depicts a humble farmstead nestled against the sea, evoking the pastoral simplicity that captivated 19th-century artists and visitors seeking respite from industrializing cities. Margate, a burgeoning seaside resort in Kent, was a popular destination for day-trippers, and Richmond's scene reflects the era's growing fascination with unspoiled rural and coastal landscapes. Rendered on a modest sheet (17.9 × 26.2 cm), the work...
About the Artist
George Richmond
British, Brompton 1809–1896 London