On the high seas

On the high seas
(En pleine mer)
 (1839)

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
pencil
Measurements
11.9 × 17.4 cm (sheet)
Inscription
inscribed in pen and brown ink u.r.: En pleine mer – brick de 20 naviguant au plus près.
Accession Number
985C.3-3
Department
International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1920
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display
Subjects (general)
Marines and Seascapes Military and Warfare
Subjects (specific)
nautical rigging naval guns oceans sailing vessels sails (equipment) waves (natural events)

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