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Maritime Scene

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-13482

Description

Two figures in foreground; trees frame composition at left and right. Peaceful water and low horizon in center; three masted ships in distance. Sunset, luminescent sky with high clouds. Set in oval gilt and gesso frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

marines (visual works)
paintings (visual works)
canvas
oil paint (paint)
Picture
Seascape
Seascape

Inscription

Label on reverse: Prepared mill board/ Winsor & Newton / artists' colourmen/ to her majesty .... / 38 Rathbone Place, London

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 3/4 x 11 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1931.1324

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