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Seascape with a Frigate

Samuel Atkins

1794

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Rococo painting Romanticism 18th Century Marine

Dominant colour

Seascape with a Frigate is a 1794 watercolor by Samuel Atkins, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Samuel Atkins
When & what style?: 1794 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a big sailing ship with three tall masts in calm water. The ship has lots of ropes and sails, and a small boat is near it. In the background, you can see a few other ships and a hazy coastline. The artist used soft colors and light brushstrokes to make the scene feel peaceful. The water looks smooth, and the sky is pale, almost like a foggy day. If you like this style, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour titled *Seascape with a Frigate*, signed by the British artist Samuel Atkins in 1794, depicts a maritime scene featuring a frigate.

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About the artist

Artist

Samuel Atkins

Samuel Atkins (fl. 1787–1808), was a British marine painter. Atkins contributed to the Royal Academy between 1787 and 1796. From 1796 to 1804 he was in the East Indies, when he returned to England, and continued to…

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