A View from Portishead towards Wales, Joseph Walter, circa 1832

This view looks in the opposite direction to joseph walter's 'a ship passing portishead' and portishead point is at the end of the sweep of the bay. There is an autumn storm approaching and vessels including a steam packet, a merchant ship and many coastal craft hasten towards the mouth of the avon and calmer waters. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1832. Dimensions: height: 48.2 cm (18.9 in); width: 63.5 cm (25 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Collection: Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery. Joseph Walter - A view from Portishead towards Wales