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Gosport, Entrance to Portsmouth Harbour
Joseph Mallord William Turner, c. 1829
The work depicts a seascape with Gosport in the background. To the forefront is a small vessel swaying in the choppy waves - the face of a female passenger and a crew member clearly visible. Behind and around it are numerous vessels and rowboats
More information
Title of artwork, date
Gosport, Entrance to Portsmouth Harbour, c. 1829
Date supported
1997
Medium and material
Watercolour with gum arabic and scratching out
Dimensions
29 x 43 cm
Grant
29371
Total cost
162860
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