| Artist Name |
Peter Monamy (1681-1749) |
| Title |
Royal Navy Ships Firing a Salute |
| Description |
A superb British Old Master marine oil painting by Peter Monamy. Painted circa 1730 it depicts the Royal navy first and third rate men o war firing a salute. In the foreground, figures and their dog look on from the sands. In the middle ground are the men o war ships surrounded by several other ships and vessels. A dramatic and colourful British Old Master marine oil painting and an excellent example of Monamy's work. |
| Provenance |
Ruyton Hall, Shropshire. (The Hall was built by Thomas Kynaston in 1574 and generations of the Kynaston family had resided there for more than 400 years).
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| Medium |
Oil on Canvas |
| Size |
28 x 24 inches |
| Frame |
Housed in an ornate frame, 35 inches by 31 inches approx. |
| Condition |
Good condition. |
| Biography |
Peter Monamy (London, 1681-1749) was an English marine painter who was born in London in 1681, the youngest son of a Guernseyman. Throughout his career he was heavily influenced by the works of Willem van de Velde, the Younger. |
| Price |
£14000 |
