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An early painting by this artist, whose speciality was storm scenes at sea. A merchant ship with an ornately carved stern, is at anchor on the right, flying the Dutch flag. A fort can be seen in the distance together with the masts of other shipping. Land is visible in the far distance in the centre of the image. In the foreground a small craft rows across the scene with several figures on board; two hold barge poles and the third man is depicted rowing. A streak of light illuminates the sea in the foreground, drawing attention to the small boat. On the left a coastal craft contains figures who are probably engaged with fishing nets, and there is another small rowing boat to the left. On the left, in the far distance, is the entrance to a harbour, and other shipping visible in the distance.
Title
Shipping in a River Estuary
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 62.2 x W 91.4 cm
Accession number
BHC0794
Work type
Painting
