A Ship 1851

This watercolor painting by David Cox, titled "A Ship," depicts a small sailing vessel with a prominent red sail. The ship is the primary focus of the composition, filling most of the frame. Cox's loose brushstrokes and washes of color create a sense of immediacy and spontaneity, characteristic of his style, which is known as "watercolour landscape." The painting's minimalist background further emphasizes the ship, inviting the viewer to imagine the surrounding environment and the ship's journey.