Untitled

Appears to depict a Royal Navy 4th Rate double decker ship, possibly with 60 guns. The ship is depicted firing, possibly the noon--day gun. Other ships are depicted nearby. c. 1760-70.

Artist: Unknown. Possibly by British marine painter Francis Swaine (1715-1782).

Oil on Canvas
c. 38 x 63.5
Framed: c. 57 x 82 cm

In the 1920s, when the Bourn Vincent family were in residence at Muckross House, this painting was hanging to left of the fire place in the Dining room.