An Indiaman at Sea

A small oil painting on panel showing an Indiaman at sea. The ship flies a red ensign and is shown stern starboard view in a lively sea. On the far right there is a small fishing boat with three men in the stern. Another ship can be seen in the distance.

This painting is one of a pair with BHC1055, ‘An English commodore off a jetty’ and is signed ‘F.Swaine’.

Object Details

ID: BHC1056
Collection: Fine art
Type: Painting
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Swaine, Francis
Date made: Mid to late 18th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Painting: 152 mm x 203 mm; Frame: 242 x 291 x 25 mm