The artwork, titled “Brighton, East Sussex, from the West Pier,” was created by artist James Webb in the year 1870. It belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is categorized under the genre of genre painting.
In the artwork, a broad view of Brighton from the West Pier is depicted with a focus on both the seaside environment and the architectural landscape. The pier extends into a turbulent sea, with waves roaring beneath, while a multitude of finely dressed individuals leisurely stroll and gather along the pier. The background showcases a densely arranged row of Victorian buildings that typify the coastal setting of Brighton. The presence of sails and boats out at sea further enhances the maritime ambiance, and the sky above is vast with dramatic cloud formations, contributing to the romantic and evocative atmosphere embodied in this painting.
