Constable - Preparatory study for 'His Majesty's ship… by John Constable

Pencil and wash drawing of warship hull profiles above a watercolour of sailing ships in smoke at sea.

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Constable - Preparatory study for 'His Majesty's ship Victory in the memorable Battle of Trafalgar', 5334413, John Constable, Wikimedia Commons. Via artnap.com

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The image pairs a pencil and pale blue wash cross-section drawing of two warships with a hazy watercolour of large sailing ships in a smoky sea engagement. The top sketch shows hull profiles, deck lines and gun ports, while the lower painting shows masted vessels firing amid drifting smoke.

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Seascapes, Boats