Paintings - 7th December 2011

Lot 387

English School c. 1870 Three steam and sail warships bombarding the shore

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £180

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Description

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.