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The ships are identified by the names on the flags shown. These are common ship names: George Green did own a South Sea whaler called 'Matilda', which he bought in 1830 to begin his involvement in that trade, but the present vessel looks much more like a passenger and cargo ship. The 'Zephyr' under her stern is almost certainly a pilot cutter operating out of Gravesend, which is seen on the right, with Tilbury Fort on the left, locating the scene in the lower Thames. The painting is signed by J. M. Huggins who was the elder of two artist sons of William John Huggins. He was baptized in 1807, was still working in 1865 and clearly learnt his trade from his father from the similarity of their styles, although almost nothing else is known of him.
Title
The Ship 'Matilda' and Cutter 'Zephyr'
Date
probably 1830s
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 67 x W 76 cm
Accession number
BHC3481
Work type
Painting
National Maritime Museum
Romney Road, Greenwich, London, Greater London SE10 9NF England
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