William Anslow Thornbery, Fishing Vessels At Whitby Bold It’s essentially a group portrait

It’s essentially a group portrait with each figure meticulously rendered either kneeling or standing

patron saint of Tarragona

Frame with some age-appropriate wear

It’s been painted confidently with broad brush strokes in areas and a great deal of bravura

a rustic cottage is nestled into foliage

William Anslow Thornbery, Fishing Vessels At Whitby Bold It’s essentially a group portraitThis late 19th century oil painting by English artist William Anslow Thornbery (1847 1907) depicts fishing vessels off the harbour at Whitby, Yorkshire. Several fishing boats battle the elements the waves are battering the hulls. On our left, the pale cliffs rise, meeting the clouded sky. We're almost at water level, adding a further dynamic to this bustling view. In the foreground, a small rowing boat contains five fishermen. One standing, braced