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Most of the artist's extant paintings date from the last six years of his career and are principally marine subject matter. His reputation as a marine artist was well established by 1755, and his stylistic range shows the influences of Simon de Vlieger and Willem van de Velde II, although his approach was mostly individualistic. His careful attention to detail demonstrates an informed knowledge of maritime practice and naval architecture. In this large painting Brooking takes up the naval parades Simon de Vlieger had developed a century before. Across the calm, shallow waters in the foreground showing fishermen following their trade, larger vessels including a three-decker in the centre of the composition lie becalmed with their reflections visible on the surface of the Solent.
Title
Shipping Becalmed in the Solent
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 112 x W 152.5 cm
Accession number
BHC1025
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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