Collection Item: The Wreckers

Basic info

Collection
Fine Art
Title
The Wreckers
Object name
Painting
Object category
Painting
Creators
Loutherbourg, Philip James de (Artist)
Description
A rocky coast scene; on the right a tower on a promontory. In the foreground, right, a small group of figures drags wreckage out of the sea; one holds a horse to carry off the spoil. Beyond are further figures, two in a little boat which is buffeted against the rocks. To the left four sailing ships on the open sea.
Production date start
1767
Production date end
1767

More info

Identification

Object number
YORAG : 33
Alternative number
YAG 466318
Number of objects
1
ID
20000189

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Oil on canvas (Whole)
Dimensions
Canvas height 62.0 cm
Canvas width 78.0 cm
Frame height 89.5 cm
Frame width 102.3 cm
Frame depth 11.0 cm

Production

Creators
Loutherbourg, Philip James de (Artist)
Technique
Painted