Dipping for Sprats
Macallum, Hamilton (RI, RSW) 1841 - 1896
Summary
Fishing scene depicting three men in a small boat, two standing at each end of the boat keeping it steady, the third pulling in the catch with a small net. Against the bright sea and sky behind them, the small boat appears to be in dark shadow. A row of large boats with tall sails in the background to the right. Sea gulls fly in across the water surface to the right.
Object Name
Dipping for Sprats
Creators Name
Date Created
1893
Dimensions
unframed: 122.5cm x 215.5cm
framed: 165.5cm x 261.3cm
accession number
1899.3
Place of creation
Scotland
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
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