Hoisting sail in a boat RMG PW5929, Thomas Rowlandson, 1827

Hoisting sail in a boat rowlandson made a large number of drawings connected with the sea, particularly of travel by sea, with which he was well acquainted. He crossed to the continent on a number of occasions on his way to france, holland, germany and italy. He also visited the coasts of britain, such as during his famous tour in a post chaise of 1784. On this occasion he made drawings on board the 'hector' man-of-war in portsmouth harbour. The drawing is signed lower right 'rowlandson'. Hoisting sail in a boat. Date: 1827. Dimensions: Mount: 183 mm x 138 mm. Collection: Fine art.