A fleet of two masted fishing luggers move across the surface of the image, bending in the wind. Atmospheric light clouds contrast the vigorous movement of the deeply etched waves. A building at the shore is visible at the right. Signed by artist.

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.