Arnold Helcke
Off the Brighton Coast: Smacks Ashore
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Off the Brighton Coast: Smacks Ashore” now? Collection: Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Not on view at present. Checked September 25, 2026.
Victoria and Albert Museum
London, United Kingdom
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the painting
This painting, with its coastal scene, bears testimony to the enduring popularity of seascapes in British art. Even the title exclamation of 'Smacks ashore' suggests all the activity of the fishing trade, and refers to the small boats used in ports such as Brighton in the nineteenth century. The cloudy sky adds to the atmosphere and energy of the scene. Very little is known about the artist Arnold Helcke.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1042-1886
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- Image: Victoria and Albert Museum — © Victoria and Albert Museum, London
