. English: A Yacht Becalmed Peter Monamy was one of the first English artists to continue the tradition of Willem van de Velde the Younger’s marine painting into the 18th century and his work is representative of the early British school of maritime art, which still shows the overwhelming influence of the Dutch style. Monamy was self-taught, but may have worked in van de Velde’s studio in Greenwich. This small coastal scene shows the artist’s use of simple composition as well as colouring to create a serene and poetic mood. From a low eye-level just above the calm water the spectator beholds
. English: A Yacht Becalmed Peter Monamy was one of the first English artists to continue the tradition of Willem van de Velde the Younger’s marine painting into the 18th century and his work is representative of the early British school of maritime art, which still shows the overwhelming influence of the Dutch style. Monamy was self-taught, but may have worked in van de Velde’s studio in Greenwich. This small coastal scene shows the artist’s use of simple composition as well as colouring to create a serene and poetic mood. From a low eye-level just above the calm water the spectator beholds a yacht just off stern. The strong draw of perspective towards the horizon on the left is created by the coastline’s flattened diagonal, and by the spatial recession of sailing ships into the misty background in line with the yacht. A Yacht Becalmed . 18th century. Peter Monamy (1681–1749) Alternative names Peter Monony; Peter Monimi; Peter Mundmy; Peter Monami; Peter Monamie; Peter Mononry Description British painter Date of birth/death 12 January 1681 before 7 February 1749 Location of birth/death London London Work location London Authority control : Q2012122 VIAF:?27960681 ISNI:?0000 0000 6681 3232 ULAN:?500011814 LCCN:?nr00036417 GND:?122719662 WorldCat 254 A Yacht Becalmed RMG BHC1013
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