William Frederick Settle, British 1821-1897- Royal Navy frigate and other shipping in a calm at sunset; oil on panel, signed with monogram 'WFS' (lower left) and dated '1878' (lower right), 10.1 x 13.9 cm. Provenance: Anon. sale, Bonhams, London...

William Frederick Settle, British 1821-1897- Royal Navy frigate and other shipping in a calm at sunset; oil on panel, signed with monogram 'WFS' (lower left) and dated '1878' (lower right), 10.1 x 13.9 cm. Provenance: Anon. sale, Bonhams, London, 18 June 2002, lot 242.; Private Collection, UK. Note: Born in Hull, Settle was celebrated for his maritime scenes and was even commissioned by Queen Victoria for whom he designed nautical Christmas cards. The small scale of the work, alongside the stillness of the ships at anchor in the glassy water, and the setting sun, create a powerful sense of serenity and calm.
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