A drypoint etching showing Victory and HMS Natal in Portsmouth Harbour. The HMS Natal dominates the work at the centre right, and the Victory sails second from the left. The atmospheric treatment of the sky emphasizes the steam pouring from the HMS Natal. In his juxtaposition of the early twentieth century armoured cruiser and the eighteenth century warship, Wyllie represents the co-existence of the modern and traditional within the seafaring tradition. Technique includes drypoint.; Signed by artist.; Exhibition Print Room Gallery 1975-6.

W. L. Wyllie (1851-1931) was a British Marine artist. Born in London, Wyllie painted, drew, and etched Thames scenes throughout his life. He moved to Portsmouth in 1907, where he continued working, supported the restoration of the Victory and painted the Trafalgar Panorama. Early in his career Wyllie was an illustrator for The Graphic, and he became a member of the Royal Academy in 1907.