Dieppe Pier, Stiff Breeze (circa 1832)

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"" by David Cox captures a moment of bustling activity and natural vigor at the Dieppe Pier. Painted around 1832, this evocative watercolor sketch exemplifies Cox's mastery in portraying the mood of the English weather and its effects on daily life. The painting reveals a stormy day at the pier, with a gathering of boats that seem to sway under a gusty breeze. Dramatic clouds loom overhead, suggesting an impending tumult, while the winds appear to whip the sea into frothy waves.Cox wonderfully uses loose and expressive brushstrokes to render the scene, giving a sense of immediacy and movement. The touches of red and black among the figures suggest the presence of people braving the weather, possibly fishermen securing their vessels against the rough conditions. The dynamic sky with scattered birds further emphasizes the theme of turbulence.The watercolor's subdued palette of browns, grays, and muted blues contributes to the overall atmosphere of a raw, blustery day near the water’s edge. David Cox’s work is a beautiful example of early 19th-century British landscape painting, reflecting both the beauty and the challenges posed by nature.

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David Cox (29 April 1783 – 7 June 1859) was an English landscape painter, one of the most important members of the Birmingham School of landscape artists and an early precursor of Impressionism.

He is considered one of the greatest English landscape painters, and a major figure of the Golden age of English watercolour.

Although most popularly known for his works in watercolour, he also painted over 300 works in oil towards the end of his career, now considered "one of the greatest, but least recognised, achievements of any British painter."

His son, known as David Cox the Younger (1809–1885), was also a successful artist.