The artwork titled “Littlehampton Esplanade,” created by James Webb in 1887, belongs to the Romanticism art movement and is classified under the genre of landscape painting.
The artwork portrays a sweeping view of the Littlehampton Esplanade, characterized by a vast, open sky with billowing clouds that seem to embody the Romanticism movement’s fascination with nature and its sublime qualities. The shoreline is depicted with intricate details of sandy beaches, choppy seas with waves breaking near the shore, and a distant view of quaint buildings and structures that form part of the esplanade. Figures are scattered along the promenade, suggesting daily life and activities in this coastal setting. The artwork captures a moment of atmospheric beauty, emphasizing the natural environment’s grandeur and serene elegance.
