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The vessel is shown in starboard broadside view, under full sail on a starboard tack, coming into a harbour in a very calm sea. She is flying the British ensign at her gaff. Several figures can be seen on the deck. On the right of the picture, various sailing vessels are at anchor and large warehouse-type buildings can be seen crowding the shoreline, with mountains in the background. Another small sailing vessel heading to shore can be seen in the distance on the far left of the picture. The 'Pearl' was built at Bombay for the opium trade to China.

National Maritime Museum

London

Title

The Brigantine 'Pearl'

Date

19th C

Medium

oil on canvas marouflaged on Sundeala board

Measurements

H 52 x W 65 cm

Accession number

BHC3540

Work type

Painting

National Maritime Museum

Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England

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Artist or maker

Chinese School

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