William Gibbons, The Ship Rothesay Wrecked On The Great Mewstone

William Gibbons, The Ship Rothesay Wrecked On The Great MewstoneThis dramatic late 19th century oil on canvas by British artist, William Gibbons (1841 1886) depicts the Rothesay wrecked on the Great Mewstone, a rocky island near Plymouth in Devon. It was painted just three years after the incident occurred. The story of the Rothesay is one of local legend and wouldve fascinated Gibbons who lived in Plymouth for most of his life. At 145 feet long, this 332 ton ship was a sight to behold when stranded on these

A fine early 20th-century etching depicting two girls at the piano by Danish artist

These include luminaries such as Giotto and Cimabue who Ferrari would’ve studied during his time at the Academy in Verona

The pigments retain a good level of vibrancy

Size including frame 15” x 21½” / 38cm x 55cm

Ekman’s spirited portrayal seeks to capture more than the event itself

has used a mossy green background colour which accentuates the sitter’s striking eyes

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 27½” x 36½” / 73cm x 93cmYear of creation: 1885Provenance: FranceCondition: Very presentable

A vibrant mid-century portrait of a seated woman reading by Swedish artist

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Hahn believed that art should be enjoyed by everyone so he sought to create illustrations that were easy to understand

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