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The Tide Rising at Briton Ferry

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This tranquil scene captures the tide rising at a Briton Ferry, where a shimmering expanse of water meets rolling hills under a vast, changing sky. Three figures in the foreground add a lively human element to the otherwise serene landscape, their animated poses suggesting movement and interaction amid the calm. The soft, delicate brushwork conveys the gentle interplay of light and shadow on the water and land, enhanced by a pastel palette that evokes the peaceful early morning or late afternoon atmosphere. The composition balances openness and detail, inviting viewers to wander through the scene—following the play of light across the water to the hills beyond, while the sky above breathes with fluffy, drifting clouds.

The Tide Rising at Briton Ferry

Paul Sandby

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1773

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3944 × 2178 px
531 × 297 mm

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