. English: A Ship Saluting a Fort In the serene waters of a northern European coastal landscape and under the tall cumulus clouds of an evening sky both an English three-decker, which is seen just off stern, and a yacht are firing a salute. The white smoke is rolling undisturbed across the water. To the right lies a fort with a prominent round tower flying an English flag. More vessels can be seen on the horizon. A couple of staffage figures populate the shallow water in the foreground. The scene is probably imaginary rather than topographical and historic. Peter Monamy was one of the first E
. English: A Ship Saluting a Fort In the serene waters of a northern European coastal landscape and under the tall cumulus clouds of an evening sky both an English three-decker, which is seen just off stern, and a yacht are firing a salute. The white smoke is rolling undisturbed across the water. To the right lies a fort with a prominent round tower flying an English flag. More vessels can be seen on the horizon. A couple of staffage figures populate the shallow water in the foreground. The scene is probably imaginary rather than topographical and historic. 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. A Ship Saluting a Fort . 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 200 A Ship Saluting a Fort RMG BHC1002
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