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Object number2009.577

TitleFramed Watercolour titled Shipping in a Heavy Swell

DescriptionFramed watercolour by nineteenth century marine artist Edward Tucker (senior). The piece depicts a seascape with a sailing vessel on a choppy grey sea beneath a dark cloudy sky. Brushstrokes are loose and in muted tones. Other sailing vessels are visible in the background, along with buildings such as a church tower on land. The artist has signed his name E Tucker in the bottom left corner. Framed and glazed. Simple modern gilt frame with some damage and visible chips. a written annotation on the reverse states the title 'Shipping in a Heavy Swell'

Production date 1849 - 1873

Object namewatercolour

Object categoryvisual art

Materialpaper, card, wood, glass

Techniquepainted, manufactured

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