All Hands to the Pumps
1894
oil
From the collection of National Gallery
1894
oil
From the collection of National Gallery
This painting is called All Hands to the Pumps. It's an oil paint work by Henry Scott Tuke. The artist was 21 years old when he created this work. He used an old French brig as a floating studio, anchored in Falmouth Harbour. This unique setup likely influenced his work. To learn more about the style and methods used in this painting, look up the technique of glazing.
