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English School c. 1870 Three steam and sail warships bombarding the shore
English School c. 1870
Three steam and sail warships bombarding the shore, possibly in the Mediterranean
Oil on canvas
22 x 37cm; 8 x 14in
This painting depicts the bombardment (by the Royal Navy) of Alexandria on 11th July 1882. Although not an exact copy, the artist clearly took his inspiration from the famous oil painting by W.L. Wyllie.
This painting depicts the bombardment (by the Royal Navy) of Alexandria on 11th July 1882. Although not an exact copy, the artist clearly took his inspiration from the famous oil painting by W.L. Wyllie.