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Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture
Edinburgh
Title
Merchant Ship on Fire with Crew and Passengers Escaping in the Boats
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 60.9 x W 76.3 cm
Accession number
G.1991.840
Acquisition method
William G. Gillies Bequest, 1973
Work type
Painting
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