The Arrival of a Packet Boat in the Evening | Joseph Mallord William Turner | 1826 17th Century many of the old 'wooden

many of the old 'wooden walls' were being used in naval anchorages for such purposes

15 pm that evening George III hit a rock and over a period of several hours broke up in the heavy swell

the British frigate in the painting and HMS Endymion were painted all black which was extremely unusual for ships of that size at the time

her captain and first lieutenant were killed and she had five feet of water in her hold

Excellent quality and condition early maritime scene with various shipping in idyllic condition and magnificent detail in the ships sails and rigging as well as the treatment of the sky (typical of Serres's painting) presented in an antique gilt frame

The Arrival of a Packet Boat in the Evening | Joseph Mallord William Turner | 1826 17th Century many of the old 'woodenJoseph Mallord William Turner (1775 1851), known in his time as William Turner, was an English Romantic painter, printmaker and watercolourist. He is known for his expressive colourisations, imaginative landscapes and turbulent, often violent marine paintings. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour