Framed watercolour showing a Paddle Steamer in an Estuary
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Object number2009.581
TitleFramed watercolour showing a Paddle Steamer in an Estuary
Creator William Roxby Beverley (painter)
DescriptionFramed watercolour by nineteenth century landscape and theatrical painter William Roxby Beverly.
The piece depicts a coastal scene, with a merchant paddle steamer rolling in heavy seas and steep cliffs on land. A floating wooden object is in the foreground, in the right bottom centre.
The brush strokes are loose and in contrasting tones. with highlights in the swell and sunlight shining through the clouds.
Framed and mounted in a modern frame with some damage and chips.
Production date 1811 - 1889
Object namewatercolour
Object categoryvisual art
Techniquepainted, manufactured, handcrafted
Dimensions
- overall height: 383 mm
overall width: 522 mm
sight size height: 197 mm
sight size width: 339 mm
painting height: 187 mm
painting width: 329 mm
