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The Brig Margaret (oil on canvas laid on board)
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The Brig Margaret (oil on canvas laid on board)
1215696 The Brig Margaret (oil on canvas laid on board) by Scott, John (1802-82); 93.1x63.5 cm; South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, South Shields, UK; (add.info.: Scott, John
Ship portraits, like this view of the brig Margaret, were often commissioned by shipbuilders and owners. Brigs were often used for transporting coal down the coast from the River Tyne. The buoy in the scene might be the Herd Buoy, which marked the treacherous Herd Sands, near the entrance to the Tyne. John Scott was one of the North Easts best known painters of sea scenes. He specialised in ship portraits.); eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; French, out of copyright
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The print captures a stunning oil painting titled "The Brig Margaret" by John Scott, displayed at the South Shields Museum & Art Gallery in South Shields, UK. Measuring 93.1x63.5 cm, this artwork showcases Scott's exceptional talent for ship portraits. Shipbuilders and owners often commissioned such paintings to immortalize their vessels, and the brig Margaret is no exception. Brigs like her were commonly employed in transporting coal along the coast from the River Tyne. The presence of a buoy in the scene suggests that it could be the Herd Buoy, serving as a marker for treacherous Herd Sands near Tyne's entrance. John Scott was renowned as one of Northeast England's most accomplished painters of sea scenes, specializing particularly in ship portraits. His attention to detail and ability to capture maritime beauty are evident in this masterpiece. This image offers us a glimpse into both historical maritime trade practices and Scott's artistic prowess. It serves as a testament to the significance of ships like the brig Margaret during their time and provides an insight into their role within coastal communities. Displayed by Bridgeman Images through Fine Art Finder, this print allows art enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate John Scott's skillful depiction of seafaring life while also celebrating our rich nautical heritage.
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