A Reef in the Foresail

Hugh Paton, 1853 - 1927

A Reef in the Foresail

Hugh Paton 1853 - 1927

Summary

A sailing ship at sea; the prow is facing the viewer and the ship is listing to the right. The sea is stormy with white crested waves. Figures can be seen in the rigging along the top of the sail and the sail is half unfurled. The sky is dark and cloudy and birds can be seen flying in the background.

Object Name

A Reef in the Foresail

Creators Name

Date Created

circa 1890

Dimensions

plate mark: 43.2cm x 30.7cm
support: 51.8cm x 38.1cm

accession number

1911.37

Collection Group

fine art
on paper, print
British
Manchester artists

Place of creation

Europe

Support

paper

Medium

ink (brown)