Sea Piece: English Frigates at Anchor in a Calm, Saluting
1763
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1763
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a calm sea scene with several large ships at anchor. The ships are flying flags, and some have people on deck. The sky is light blue with some clouds. In the foreground, there's a small boat with people in it, and another boat in the distance. The painting is done in oil paint, with lots of detail on the ships and the water. If you want to learn more about the artist who painted this, check out Francis Swaine.
