“Summer Evening, Broad Haven Sands,” painted by David James in 1887, is a Realism marina artwork.
The artwork depicts a serene coastal scene during a summer evening at Broad Haven Sands. It showcases a vast expanse of smooth sandy beach in the foreground, dotted with a few scattered seabirds. The gentle waves of the sea lap against the shore, and a sailboat is seen on the left side, sailing in the distance. Rugged cliffs and rock formations dominate the right side, their textures meticulously rendered. The background features a soft horizon with distant landforms under a clear blue sky filled with light clouds. The warm light of the evening sun bathes the scene in a golden glow, accentuating the natural beauty of the location.