Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
David Cox, 1783–1859, British
Title:
Beach Scene - Sunrise
Date:
ca. 1820
Materials & Techniques:
Watercolor and graphite on moderately thick, slightly textured, cream wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 5 x 7 1/2 inches (12.7 x 19.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Collector's mark, verso: Paul Mellon
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1975.4.192
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
mountains | baskets | sand | donkey | boats | people | clouds | dog (animal) | beach | sunrise | landscape | cliffs | light | atmospheric ...
Associated Places:
Penmaenmawr | Wales | United Kingdom | Europe
Currently On View:
Not on view
Exhibition History:
Sun, Wind, and Rain - The Art of David Cox (Yale Center for British Art, 2008-10-16 - 2009-01-04)

Sun, Wind, and Rain - The Art of David Cox (Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, 2009-01-31 - 2009-05-03)
Publications:
Scott Wilcox, Sun, wind, and rain : the art of David Cox, Yale University Press, New Haven, 2008, pp. 158-9, no. 23, NJ18 .C829 W542 + Oversize (YCBA)
Gallery Label:
Although once identified as a view of Penmaen Mawr on the Welsh coast, the location of this particular scene is less important than the effect of the sun rising through clouds over the reflective surface of the wet beach. This was very much the type of atmospheric effect that Cox had catalogued in his various illustrations to the Treatise (cat. 15). In about 1820 he would have been considering new examples, representing various times of day and effects of light, for his latest publication, The Young Artist’s Companion (cat. 26). Gallery label for Sun, Wind, and Rain - The Art of David Cox (Yale Center for British Art, 2008-10-16 - 2009-01-04)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:8668