. English: An English Flagship and Other Vessels Becalmed at Sun Down A depiction of English shipping becalmed. A flagship is depicted to the left, flying the Union flag and the red ensign. To the right a yacht, in port-broadside view, is flying the red ensign and a pennant, and is saluting. Further right is another ship in port-broadside view and also flying the ensign and pennants. On the far right the entrance to a harbour is indicated in the foreground. There are figures variously occupied on the foreshore, including several who stand near their beached boat and lit brazier. In the centra
. English: An English Flagship and Other Vessels Becalmed at Sun Down A depiction of English shipping becalmed. A flagship is depicted to the left, flying the Union flag and the red ensign. To the right a yacht, in port-broadside view, is flying the red ensign and a pennant, and is saluting. Further right is another ship in port-broadside view and also flying the ensign and pennants. On the far right the entrance to a harbour is indicated in the foreground. There are figures variously occupied on the foreshore, including several who stand near their beached boat and lit brazier. In the central foreground a small craft prepares to come ashore and one man is carrying passengers ashore on his back. On the left, two men are busy with a fishing net in the water and beyond them is a variety of other shipping, with land in the far distance. The painting is diffused by the golden glow of the sunset. Monamy, a self-taught artist, was influenced by van de Velde the Younger, and may have worked in his studio. An English Flagship and Other Vessels Becalmed at Sun Down . early 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 313 An English Flagship and Other Vessels Becalmed at Sun Down RMG BHC1010
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Photo credit: © The Picture Art Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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