Sea Painting Collection

The Coast at Hota in Awa Province, 1858-59 (woodblock print, with bokashi)
7299841 The Coast at Hota in Awa Province, 1858-59 (woodblock print, with bokashi) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858); 55.9x40.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas)
7338091 A merchant captain with Elton's quadrant, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir James Wishart, late 17th to early 18th century (oil painting)
7338083 Sir James Wishart, late 17th to early 18th century (oil painting) by Dahl, Michael (1656-1743); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas)
7338081 Duncan receiving the surrender of de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 152x201 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas)
7338075 Sir Charles Wager (1666-1743), 1710 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 142.2x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7338068 Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp (1597-1653), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Lievensz, Jan (1607-74) (after); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas)
7338064 Admiral Sir Edward Thornborough (1754-1834), 1821 (oil on canvas) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas)
7337914 Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Graves (1680-1755), 1801-02 (oil on canvas) by Northcote, James (1746-1831); 179x136 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas)
7337899 Admiral Sir John Fisher (1841-1920), 1902 (oil on canvas) by Cope, Arthur Stockdale (1857-1940); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas)
7337891 Admiral Richard Edwards (1715-1795), 1780 (oil on canvas) by Dance, Nathaniel (1735-1811); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337873 Admiral Sir William Cornwallis (1744-1819), late 18th century to early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Gardner, Daniel (1750-1805) (after); 91.7x69.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas)
7337869 Captain Sir George Ralph Collier (1774-1824), c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Beechey, William (1753-1839); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas)
7337951 Rear-Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782), 1782 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 244x152.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas)
7337950 Admiral Lord George Keith Elphinstone, 1st Viscount Keith (1746-1823), early 19th century (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 76.2x63 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card)
7340863 A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340858 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 35.6x50.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340856 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 39.1x49.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340854 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 38x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340849 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 35.4x51 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340842 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 34x49.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Bellagio, on the shore of Lake Como, 19th century (watercolour)
8835623 Bellagio, on the shore of Lake Como, 19th century (watercolour) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; (add.info.: MYLES BIRKET FOSTER RWS. (British)

A Secluded Beach and Distant Sail, 1925 ( Watercolour)
8835622 A Secluded Beach and Distant Sail, 1925 ( Watercolour) by Watson, Harry (1871-1936); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK; (add.info.: HARRY WATSON RWS. ROI)

Low tide near Shoreham, Sussex, 1874 (Oil on canvas)
8835605 Low tide near Shoreham, Sussex, 1874 (Oil on canvas) by Dawson, Henry Thomas (1841/42-p.96); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey

Castle Treryn, near the Land's End with a distant view of the Logan Rock, 1824 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7483138 Castle Treryn, near the Land's End with a distant view of the Logan Rock, 1824 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Tonkin, James (1757-1846); 27x41 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Celebrated Logan Rock near the Land's End in Cornwall, 1824 (hand coloured litho on paper)
7483088 Celebrated Logan Rock near the Land's End in Cornwall, 1824 (hand coloured litho on paper) by Tonkin, James (1757-1846); 28x40 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print)
7339230 The Life of Captain Charlie Vane/Mary Read, A Female Pirate, 19th century (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 46x43.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Teddeman (1620-1668), 1666 (oil on canvas)
7338101 Flagmen of Lowestoft: Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Teddeman (1620-1668), 1666 (oil on canvas) by Lely, Peter (1618-80); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7338087 Portrait of a captain, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75) (attr.to); 127x101.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration)
7339185 Pirate captain on deck, early 20th century (book illustration) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7342489 Seascape, late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 14.1x19.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing)
7342482 PAH1228; Sketches of a battleship and two other Royal Navy vessels (drawing) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas)
7337921 Emma Hart, later Lady Hamilton (circa 1761-1815), 1785-86 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas)
7337902 Lieutenant Henry Fortescue (1798-1876), 1824 (Oil in canvas) by Ferneley, John E. (1782-1860); 56x43.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Admiral John Forbes (1714-1796), 1778 (oil on canvas)
7337900 Admiral John Forbes (1714-1796), 1778 (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); 76.2x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas)
7337867 Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn (1772-1853), c.1817 (oil on canvas) by Halls, John James (1776-1853); 239x148.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas)
7337858 Captain Richard Chadwick (d.1748), 1744 (oil on canvas) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79) (attr.to); 125.7x100.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693)
7337839 John Benbow (1653-1702), Sir Ralph Delavalle (circa 1645-1707) and Thomas Phillips (circa 1635-1693), 1692-93 (oil on canvas) by Murray

Napoleon on board Bellerophon, 1885 (etching)
7341570 Napoleon on board Bellerophon, 1885 (etching) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910) (after); 69x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341528 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341523 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341521 Sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341515 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341514 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340844 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 35.5x50.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340839 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour)
7295636 Fort Rupert, Beaver Harbour, Vancouver's Island, July 23rd 1851 [Canada], 1851 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 17.3x25.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

Bora bora, SE side, within the reef, Septr 5th 1849 [Society Islands], 1849 (watercolour)
7295601 Bora bora, SE side, within the reef, Septr 5th 1849 [Society Islands], 1849 (watercolour) by Fanshawe, Admiral Sir Edward Gennys (1814-1906); 12.9x17.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The survey ship HMS Beagle running into Berkeley Sound, Falkland Islands, 1878 (watercolour)
7295556 The survey ship HMS Beagle running into Berkeley Sound, Falkland Islands, 1878 (watercolour) by Martens, Conrad (1801-78); 19.5x29.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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"Captivating Sea Paintings: From Ancient Battles to Majestic Waves" Immerse yourself in the world of sea paintings, where art meets history and nature's beauty unfolds. Step aboard the H. M. S. Terror as we witness the crew battling against a raging gale, their determination evident as they complete snow walls for protection in 1838. Travel back even further to 1514-15, where an ancient woodcut depicts "The Submersion of Pharaoh's Army in the Red Sea. " Feel the awe-inspiring power of this biblical event as you gaze upon the print that captures both chaos and divine intervention. In contrast, another woodblock print from c. 1830-31 transports us to Japan with its iconic depiction of "Under the wave of Kanagawa, " also known as "The Great Wave. " Marvel at Mount Fuji standing tall amidst crashing waves, symbolizing strength and resilience. Not limited to battles or natural disasters, sea paintings also explore everyday life. Join us on Loch Fyne in Argyll through an oil-on-canvas masterpiece titled "The Herring Market at Sea (On Loch Fyne). " Experience bustling scenes filled with fishermen trading their catch amidst a serene seascape backdrop in 1884. As we delve deeper into history, it becomes clear that "The Submersion of Pharaoh's Army" holds great significance. Printed multiple times in 1549 from a woodcut created around 1514-15, this artwork continues to captivate viewers with its portrayal of one of humanity's most dramatic moments. Lastly, let us not forget technological advancements showcased by lithographs like the Great Western steamship. Witness progress unfold before your eyes as this majestic vessel sails across vast oceans during a time when steam-powered travel revolutionized maritime exploration. From tempestuous battles to tranquil seascapes and cultural representations spanning centuries and continents – these sea paintings offer glimpses into our shared human experience.