Fort Rouge, Calais with Fishing Boats at Sunset
David Cox the Elder 1783 - 1859
Summary
Maritime scene. Calm sea with various fishing boats in foreground sailing near pier. Sunlight reflecting on water from setting sun. Fortress like structure out at sea on the right hand side.
Object Name
Fort Rouge, Calais with Fishing Boats at Sunset
Creators Name
Date Created
about 1830
Dimensions
Sight: 15.2cm x 22.7cm
support: 16.1cm x 23.4cm
accession number
1917.84
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
Support
paper
Medium
watercolour
gouache
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