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'Britannia's' Anchor (on the River Dart)

David Murray (1849–1933)

Manchester Art Gallery

'Britannia's' Anchor

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A turbulant view of the 'Britannia', on the River Dart at low tide. In the foreground to the left the shore is littered with seaweed and a tall wooden post stands in the wet sand, parallel to the ship's mast. At the foot of the post and again further away in the middleground, a trio of herons are just visible. On the opposite bank sits the 'Britannia', a large black and white vessel with its sails furled. At the foot of the dark hills beyond, small boat yards and buildings can be seen to the left of the ship. The sky is darkened and heavy.

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Title

'Britannia's' Anchor

Date

1887

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 101.7 x W 154 cm

Accession number

1888.5

Acquisition method

purchased from the artist, 1888

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

artist's inscription : : blc : artist's name, date : David Murray. 87.

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David Murray

1849–1933

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