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Durham Coast near Marsden (watercolour, bodycolour and pencil on paper on card)
1215529 Durham Coast near Marsden (watercolour, bodycolour and pencil on paper on card) by Cleet, James Henry (1840-1913); 30.5x19.7 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields, UK; (add.info.: Cleet, James Henry
drawing, watercolour, bodycolour and pencil on paper (on card), entitled Durham Coast near Marsden, by the artist James Henry Cleet
This picture shows a cliff and rocks near Marsden, South Shields. The artist has studied the rocks very closely, using both opaque and transparent paint to show their form and texture. The tiny ship on the horizon appears fragile and vulnerable compared to the rocks solidity and size. James Henry Cleet was a talented amateur painter and professional photographer in his home town of South Shields. His photographs and paintings create an invaluable record of Tyneside at a time when it was undergoing rapid change.); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright
Media ID 22535690
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This print titled "Durham Coast near Marsden" by James Henry Cleet showcases the stunning beauty of the South Shields coastline. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this watercolour, bodycolour, and pencil masterpiece on paper mounted on card. The artwork captures a cliff and rocks near Marsden with remarkable precision, showcasing their form and texture through a combination of opaque and transparent paint techniques. The rocks exude an air of solidity and grandeur, contrasting with the delicate appearance of a tiny ship seen on the distant horizon. James Henry Cleet was not only a skilled amateur painter but also an accomplished professional photographer from South Shields. His works serve as invaluable records of Tyneside during a period marked by rapid transformation. Through his photographs and paintings, he immortalizes moments in time that would otherwise be lost to history. Displayed at the South Shields Museum & Art Gallery in the UK, this print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate both Cleet's artistic talent and his dedication to preserving local landscapes for future generations. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing scene, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the breathtaking beauty of Durham Coast near Marsden.
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