Sandpipers, Alnmouth 1933

"Sandpipers, Alnmouth" is a 1933 painting by Winifred Nicholson, a British artist known for her landscapes and still lifes. The painting depicts a serene coastal scene with a sandy beach, a winding stream, and a distant view of the sea. The sandpipers, depicted in a stylized manner, are the focal point of the composition, their forms adding a sense of movement and rhythm to the otherwise peaceful landscape. The painting is characteristic of Nicholson's later work, featuring a simplified form and a muted color palette that emphasizes the tranquility of the natural world.