William Anslow Thornbery, After A Gale, Near Whitby

William Anslow Thornbery, After A Gale, Near WhitbyThis late 19th century oil painting by English artist William Anslow Thornbery (1847 1907) depicts a restful coastal scene, following a gale near Whitby, Yorkshire, viewed from the beach and looking toward the East Cliff. In the foreground, wet sand is peppered with footprints, leading toward a two masted coastal trading ship. The hull tilts, its rigging described with decisive linear strokes. Around it, a small group of figures (perhaps dockworkers

It came to prominence with the advent of elaborate ruffs in the 17th century and was highly revered

This is one of those

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Our reference: BRV2278

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apprentices were expected to learn how to apply designs accurately and with care

a substantial tree anchors the composition

The Impressionists flourished in Paris - but he didn’t flinch

The room is gently lit via a small window

The gates have always been painted in their characteristic red and labelled with the monogram of the reigning monarch

The canvas is formed of thick woven linen as is typical for the 18th century

“What hard work