Boat in a Storm at Sea

1803

Robert Blyth, after John Hamilton Mortimer

Associated Names
Robert Blyth

Artist, British, 1750 - 1784

John Hamilton Mortimer

Artist After, British, 1740 - 1779

The image shows a side view of a small sailing vessel in rough seas. The horizon divides the turbulent waves from the sky with a few clouds. The style resembles an engraving with detailed linework showing the texture of the waves and billowing sails. People on the boat are actively managing against the waves. The monochromatic color palette emphasizes contrast and a timeless quality. In the distance, other ships can be seen, highlighting the vastness of the sea.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Campbell Fine Art, London, 12 June 1992); Donald Vogler, Portland, OR; gift to NGA, 2017.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1986

  • Sunderland, John. "John Hamilton Mortimer: His Life and Works," Walpole Society 52 (1986): no. 42a, i/ii

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Mortimer del.t; lower right in plate: Blyth fecit

Wikidata ID

Q77259496

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