Marine – or maritime – art, which draws its main inspiration from ships and the sea, was a particularly popular genre from the 17th to 19th centuries. Thomas Luny (1759–1837) specialised in this subject matter throughout the course of his prolific art career, where he travelled around Europe and exhibited at the Society of Artists and Royal Academy. There are over 150 artworks from Luny from collections across the UK available to view on Art UK.
Bitton House in Teignmouth holds a collection of atmospheric Luny paintings, including his only self-portrait, which you can browse below.
Thomas Luny (1759–1837) (attributed to)
Oil on canvas
H 59 x W 48.4 cm
Teignmouth Town Council
Shipwreck at Teignmouth, Devon 1825
Thomas Luny (1759–1837)
Oil on canvas
H 60 x W 85.5 cm
Teignmouth Town Council
Off Dartmouth, Devon 1821
Thomas Luny (1759–1837)
Oil on panel
H 28.4 x W 39 cm
Teignmouth Town Council
Figures on a Beach Unloading Barrels from a Small Boat 1828
Thomas Luny (1759–1837)
Oil on panel
H 24.4 x W 34.5 cm
Teignmouth Town Council
Fishing Boats in Teignmouth Harbour, Devon
Thomas Luny (1759–1837)
Oil on canvas
H 58.7 x W 84.3 cm
Teignmouth Town Council
