How you can use this image
This image can be used for non-commercial research or private study purposes, and other UK exceptions to copyright permitted to users based in the United Kingdom under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Any other type of use will need to be cleared with the rights holder(s).
Review the copyright credit lines that are located underneath the image, as these indicate who manages the copyright (©) within the artwork, and the photographic rights within the image.
The collection that owns the artwork may have more information on their own website about permitted uses and image licensing options.
Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.
Notes
Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.
This stormy seascape projects a view from the shore, looking out to sea. A small craft returns into harbour during a brisk gale. There is a strong wind visible in the sails, flags and the big white tops of the waves. This technique of breaking the water tones well with the lowering grey sky, showing the quality of the technique of Backhuysen. The foreground of this picture shows the shore upon which a fisherman stands with his back to the spectator, holding a spear in one hand and in the other a rope. To his right, a boy is seated, watching the ships at sea, and a little dog runs along the shore, keeping track of the lugger that is reaching the harbour. In the lower right corner, the quay, its destination, is visible with three men working to prepare the safe return of the ship.
Title
A Squall: A Lugger Running into Harbour
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 43.5 x W 58.8 cm
Accession number
EU0701
Acquisition method
bequeathed as part of the Torrie Collection, 1836
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
L. Backhuyzen
University of Edinburgh
George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
-
Ships off Shore in a Stormy Sea Victoria and Albert Museum -
The Foundering of the 'Coronation' 90 Guns at Rame Head Sir Max Aitken Museum -
The Warship 'Hollandia' in Full Sail Lotherton Hall, Leeds Museums and Galleries -
An Embarkation Scene English Heritage, Brodsworth Hall -
A Dutch Harbour with Numerous Figures, a Man of War Firing a Salute beyond Chequers Court -
Marine, Choppy Sea National Trust, Petworth House -
A Ship of a Dutch Vice-Admiral in a Storm Walker Art Gallery - 62 more