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 walls across the glassy, animated waves. A steamer in the background is following the brig. The painting exemplifies the early 19th-century interest in narrative detail, as can be seen in the colourful detail of the many staffage figures greeting each other, looking on and working on board the vessels. Object Type: painting. Date: first half of 19th century. Dimensions: height: 71.6 cm (28.1 in); width: 91.5 cm (36 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: National Maritime Museum. George Chambers - A Brig Leaving Dover
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