Mid-19th-Century, Port Of Tarifa, Spain

Mid-19th-Century, Port Of Tarifa, SpainThis mid 19th century oil painting depicts the sun drenched port of Tarifa in southern Spain. Its after an engraving by Scottish artist David Roberts RA (1796 1864). Under a vivid Mediterranean sky abundant with passing clouds, sailors rest and share tales of the sea. An assortment of nations brought together by shared adventures and perilous employment. In the bottom right, a group sit awhile on cooler grass in the shade of the Terriffa. While on the

which sold in 2012

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14 of his works are held within public collections

She's painted with a controlled sense of spirit yet the overall atmosphere is calm

Four French soldiers are attempting to prop the building via several timber supports

This mid-19th-century oil painting depicts a view from Richmond Hill across a wide expanse of the River Thames

Following Prince Albert’s bereavement in 1861

which twists past the church and away to our left

Medium: Oil on panelOverall size: 8” x 9” / 20cm x 23cmYear of creation: c

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