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A third-rate, a frigate, a fishing lugger and other craft off shore in a calm
This fine watercolour is in good condition. The main ship is a naval two-decker of about 70 guns, probably lying in one of the main English south coast anchorages though the location is not specific. Signed by artist and dated, lower left. Purchased from Spink's, London, by Sir James Caird, 1945. Exhibited: NMM Pocock exhib. (1975) no.16 and 'Masters of the Sea' (1987) no. 56, as 'Men of war at anchor in a calm'.
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Object Details
| ID: | PAH8403 |
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| Collection: | Fine art; Special collections |
| Type: | Drawing |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Pocock, Nicholas |
| Date made: | 1794 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Mount: 415 mm x 565 mm |