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This painting shows a view of Dover from the sea with a brig sailing out towards the viewer. A fishing boat is making its way back in the opposite direction towards the harbour across the animated waves. 'D. R.' on the stern indicates it is a Dover boat in accordance with an Act of 1813, amending one of the previous year and specifying that Dover, Deal, Ramsgate and Margate boats be licensed and show their licence numbers on hulls and sails, respectively preceded by the letters D. R., D., R. and M. in black. A steamer, identified on the paddle-box as the 'Royal William' – and presumably named for William IV who came to the throne in 1830 – is following the brig out of harbour. Behind its funnel, and just to the right, are a pair of grey towers which are the twin Compass and Clock Towers built on the cross wall of the tidal harbour in 1830.
Title
A Brig Leaving Dover
Date
1830 (?)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 71.6 x W 91.5 cm
Accession number
BHC1136
Work type
Painting
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