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Start Point off the coast of Devonshire
1870
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
91.7 × 153.4 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 187l
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Inscription
inscribed in brown paint l.r.: William Melby 1870_
inscribed in pencil on reverse u.c.l.: Lynmouth Fishing Boats off the Coast of Devonshire
Accession Number
p.303.2-1
Department
International Painting
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited
Subjects (general)
Marines and Seascapes
Subjects (specific)
cliffs clouds coastlines sailing vessels seas Start Point (point) United Kingdom (nation) waves (natural events)
Provenance
With S. P. Hogg (auctioneer), Melbourne, 1871; from where purchased for the NGV, 1871.
Frame
This frame takes the form of classical revival frames with a fluted scotia and acanthus leaves covering the mitred corners. The fluting of the scotia has been hand carved. The leading edge is one we might associate with Empire style frames.
Frame Details
Framemaker
Unknown - 19th century
Date
c.1870
Materials
carved timber, composition and gold leaf
Frame Condition
overpainted through to slip