Cutter, Alert
1755
Painting. [Model of Cutter] Alert. [Stern view]. / [bl] I.M. 1755. - 1755. - Oil on panel, 38.5x60.5x1.5cm in gilt frame, 46x67.8x4cm. - Perspective view, possibly drawn to illustrate an experimental design rather than an actual plan. a model is known to have been built from design of Sir J Acworth d.1749. - Not part of the series of ship model paintings commissioned by King George III. - Ship is cutter, 6th Rate; eight were in service 1753-1754
Cutter, Alert
1755
Painting. [Model of Cutter] Alert. [Bow view]. / [br] I.M. 1755. - 1755. - Oil on panel, 38.5x60x1.5cm in gilt frame, 46x68x4cm. - Perspective view, possibly drawn to illustrate an experimental design rather than an actual plan. a model is known to have been built from design of Sir J Acworth d.1749. - Not part of the series of ship model paintings commissioned by King George III. - Ship is cutter, 6th Rate; eight were in service 1753-1754
Anamorphosis Painting of Perspective View of a Ship Model
1744-1774
An anamorphosis painting of a perspective stern view of a ship model / Artist unknown, c.1744-1774. Oil on panel; 43.5 x 52.5 cm in gilded frame, 53.5 x 62 x 4.3 cm. Formerly attributed to 'Van de Velde'. Panel is made from three pieces of wood, the paint overlaid. Painted viewing circle encloses an image of a woman's head. Ship model is of French origin; mounted upon a marbled tabletop. With cylindrical mirror (see 1948-326/2) and anamorphic prints (see 1948-326/3-22).
Saint Florian
1751-1800
Oil painting of Saint Florian, oval, with beaded oval frame and ornate surround, painted on wood possibly Austrian, European, possibly second half of 17th century
Balloon over woodland
1835-1845
Painting. [Balloon over woodland] / by B. Cook (fl. 1830-1840), c.1840. Oil on panel; 15.2x33cm in gilt frame 33x48x6.5cm. Signed. Artist formerly cited as E. Wells. Balloon with gondola travels over woodland landscape in glow of evening. Four figures in foreground.
HMS Portland
1774
Painting. {Model of HMS] PORTLAND, / 4th: Rate 50 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] Joseph Williams, D. ; [br] I. Marshall, P. / 1774. - 1774. - Oil on panel, 56.4x76cm in gilt frame, 73.5x92.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Sheerness Dockyard; launched 11 April 1770; 50 guns 4th Rate; store ship October 1800; prison hulk January 1802; sold out of the Navy 19 May 1817
HMS Intrepid
1774
Painting. [Model of HMS] INTREPID, 3d: Rate 64 Guns. [Bow view]. / [bl] I. Binmer D. ; [br] J Marshall P / 1774. - 1774. - Oil on panel, 56.5x76.5cm in gilt frame, 74.5x93x7.8cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Woolwich Dockyard; launched 4 December 1770; 64 guns 3rd Rate; harbour service May 1810; sold out of the Navy 26 March 1818
HMS Experiment
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] EXPERIMENT, / 4th: Rate 50 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] Iosh: Williams D. ; [br] Marshall, P. / 1775. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 50x71.5cm in gilt frame, 68x89.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Adams & Co. Deptford, river Thames; launched 23 august 1774; 50 guns 4th Rate; dismasted in a gale and taken captive by the Sagittoire, French fleet 24 September 1778 off American east coast on passage from New York to Savannah
HMS Portland
1774
Painting. {Model of HMS] PORTLAND, / 4th: Rate 50 Guns. [Bow view]. / [bl] I. Binmer. D. ; [br] Marshall, Pt. / 1774. - 1774. - Oil on panel, 56.5x76.2x1.2cm in gilt frame, 73.5x92.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Sheerness Dockyard; launched 11 April 1770; 50 guns 4th Rate; store ship October 1800; prison hulk January 1802; sold out of the Navy 19 May 1817
HMS Experiment
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] EXPERIMENT, / 4th: Rate 50 Guns. [Bow view]. / [bl] J. Binmer D. ; [br] Marshall, P. / 1775. - Oil on panel, 51.2x73.6cm in gilt frame, 68x89.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Adams & Co., Deptford, river Thames; launched 23 August 1774; 50 guns 4th Rate; dismasted in a gale and taken captive by the Sagittoire, French fleet 24 September 1778 off American east coast on passage from New York to Savannah
HMS Ambuscade
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] AMBUSCADE, / 5th Rate 32 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] Iosh. Williams, D. ; [br] Josh, Marshall, P. / 1775. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 50x72cm in gilt frame, 67.5x90x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Adams & Co. Deptford, river Thames; launched 17 September 1773; 32 guns 5th Rate; taken by the Bayonnaise 14 December 1798; broken up 1813
HMS Sphinx
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] SPHINX, 6th Rate 20 Guns. [Bow view]. / [bl] John Binmer. D. ; [br] J. Marshall P. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 47.2x67.8x1.2cm in gilt frame, 63.5x84.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Portsmouth Dockyard; launched 1775; 20 guns 6th Rate; captured by the French 1779; recaptured later 1779; broken up in 1811 at Portsmouth
HMS Royal Oak
1774
Painting. [Model of HMS] ROYAL OAK, 3d: Rate 74 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] Joseph Williams. D. ; [br] Marshall P. 1774. - 1774. - Oil on panel, 56x76cm in gilt frame, 74x93x7.5cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Plymouth dockyard; launched 13 November 1769; 74 guns 3rd Rate; prison ship 11 January 1796; renamed Assistance 25 October 1805; broken up 1815
Steam threshing
1914
Painting. [Steam threshing] / by William Cartledge, 1914. Oil on wood panel; 30.5x41.5cm in [modern] frame 36x47x3.5cm. Signed and dated br. A working steam threshing machine and drum, powered by a portable engine of the Ransome or Ruston type, in farming landscape.
Blanchard and Jeffries crossing the Channel
circa 1785
Painting. [Blanchard and Jeffries crossing the Channel in 1785] / c.1785? Oil on panel; 33x44cm in gilt frame 41.5x50.5x5.5cm. The first crossing of the English Channel by balloon, 7th January 1785, with Jean Pierre Blanchard and John Jeffries in the gondola; balloon ascension.
HMS Barfleur
1774
Painting. [Model of HMS[ BARFLEUR. / 2nd. Rate 90 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] IOSH. WILLIAMS. D. ; [br] IOSH. MARSHALL P. 1774. - 1774. - Oil on panel, 75x104cm in gilt frame, 92.5x122.5x7.5cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir Thomas Slade; built Chatham Dockyard; launched 30 July 1768; 90 guns 2nd Rate; broken up Chatham, September 1819
Man holding a watch
1558-1560
Painting. [Man holding a watch] / [Maso da San Friano?]. - nd. [1558-1560]. - Oil on panel; 117 x 92.1x 3.5 cm. - Formerly attributed to Venetian artist Sebastiano del Piombo who died in 1547. This work has since been attributed to the Florentine artist Maso di San Friano (Tommaso Manzuoli, 1532/6-1571/5). - Three wax seals on verso of panel carry arms of the Hapsburg-Lorraine family, perhaps one of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany and Medici arms on one of the quarterings. - This is an early depiction of a 16th century watch (not a tableclock). - Portrait, TQL; an unidentified man holds a German, drum-shaped watch with chapters marked I to XII in Roman on an outer ring and 13 to 24 in Arabic numerals on an inner ring. The hinged, pierced cover of the gilt metal case is open. A looped tape passes through the pendant for suspension of the watch round the neck. A detached alarm mechanism stands on three feet on the table, surmounted by a bell and alongside, a carrying case. The owner is finely dressed, his left hand brc. rests on the head of a dog; Renaissance period
HMS Barfleur
1774
Painting. [Model of HMS] BARFLEUR. / 2nd. Rate 90 Guns. [Bow view]. / [bl] I BINMER D. ; [br] IOSU MARSHALL P. 1774. - 1774. - Oil on panel, 75x104.5cm in gilt frame, 92x125x7.5cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir Thomas Slade; built Chatham Dockyard; launched 30 July 1768; 90 guns 2nd Rate; broken up Chatham, September 1819
HMS Ambuscade
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] AMBUSCADE, / 5th: Rate 32 Guns. [Bow view]. / [bl] I. Binmer, D. ; [br] Josh. Marshall P. / 1775. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 51.1x73.6x1.2cm in gilt frame, 68x90x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Adams & Co. Deptford, river Thames; launched 17 September 1773; 32 guns 5th Rate; taken by the Bayonnaise 14 December 1798; broken up 1813
HMS Enterprize
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] ENTERPRIZE, 6th. Rate 28 Guns. [Bow view]. / [bl] John Binmer D. ; [br] J. Marshall. P. / 1775. - Oil on panel, 47x67.5cm in gilt frame, 63.5x84x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Deptford Dockyard; launched 1774; 28 guns 6th Rate; harbour service 1799; broken up 1807
HMS Enterprize
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] ENTERPRIZE, / 6th. Rate 28 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] Joseph Williams D. ; [br] Josh. Marshall P. / 1775. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 47x67.8x1.2cm in gilt frame, 62x83.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Deptford Dockyard; launched 1774; 28 guns 6th Rate; harbour service 1799; broken up 1807
HMS Sphinx
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] SPHINX, 6th Rate 20 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] Josh Williams D. ; [br] Josh Marshall, P. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 47x67.5cm in gilt frame, 63x83x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Portsmouth Dockyard; launched 1775; 20 guns 6th Rate; captured by the French 1779; recaptured later 1779; broken up in 1811 at Portsmouth
HMS Kingfisher
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] KINGFISHER, Sloop 14 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] Joseph Williams, D. ; [br] Josh Marshall, P. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 47x67.6x1.2cm in gilt frame, 63.5x83.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Chatham Dockyard; launched 13 July 1770; 14 guns sloop; burnt at Rhode Island to avoid capture 7 August 1778
HMS Kingfisher
1775
Painting. [Model of HMS] KINGFISHER, Sloop 14 Guns. [Bow view]. / [bl] John Binmer, D. ; [br] Josh. Marshall, P. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 47.1x67.8x1.2cm in gilt frame, 63.5x83.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Chatham Dockyard; launched 13 July 1770; 14 guns sloop; burnt at Rhode Island to avoid capture 7 August 1778
HMS Intrepid
1774
Painting. [Model of HMS] INTREPID, 3d: Rate 64 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] I Williams D. ; I. Marshall P. /1774. - 1774. - Oil on panel, 56x76.2cm in gilt frame, 73.5x93x8cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Woolwich dockyard; launched 4 December 1770; 64 guns 3rd Rate; harbour service May 1810; sold out of the Navy 26 March 1818
HMS Royal Oak
1774
Painting. [Model of HMS] ROYAL OAK, / 3d: Rate 74 Guns. [Bow view]. / [bl] J. Binmer. D. ; [br] J. Marshall. 1774. P. - 1774. - Oil on panel, 56x75.8cm in gilt frame, 74x93x8cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Plymouth Dockyard; launched 13 November 1769; 74 guns 3rd Rate; prison ship 11 January 1796; renamed Assistance 25 October 1805; broken up 1815
A Manufacturing Town' by L. S. Lowry
1922
A Manufacturing Town' by L. S. Lowry, 1922. Oil on panel, signed and dated, bottom left. An industrial cityscape in the spirit of a northern town such as the artist's native Salford. The artist combines elements of factory buildings, mine heads, smoking chimneys, busy street life and civic pride.
Village street
1771-1800
Painting in oils, on wooden slab, depicts village street, artist is Stephen Jenner, father or brother of Edward, English, late 18th century