James Miller Huggins, Dutch Fishing Boat In Turbulent Sea

James Miller Huggins, Dutch Fishing Boat In Turbulent SeaThis early 19th century oil on canvas by British artist James Miller Huggins (c. 1807 1870) depicts a Dutch fishing boat battling against a turbulent sea. The crew are desperately clinging on, as the sail billows with ominous force. Above, a dark and menacing sky is broken only by a glint of light in the middle left. James Miller Huggins was aware of the perils of sailing as his father, an eminent marine artist, had travelled extensively while in the

Woolmer was a prolific exhibitor at the Royal Academy and this is a good example of his work

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Provenance Germany (originally Holland)

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Overall size: 18½” x 21½” / 47cm x 55cm

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Artist’s Auction Highlight: £60

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