Artwork
On board the severn from Cork to Bristol
On board the severn from Cork to Bristol is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Daniel Maclise. It dates from 1825 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
On board the severn from Cork to Bristol is a pencil drawing by Daniel Maclise, depicting a scene on a ship traveling from Cork to Bristol.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows passengers and crew on a busy ship deck, with some experiencing seasickness. Figures include a woman at the railing, men in conversation or at work, and a cluttered deck with barrels and tools.
Technique & Style
Maclise's loose, quick lines convey a sense of movement and daily life on the ship, capturing a lively yet somewhat disheveled scene.
History & Provenance
The drawing is part of a collection of 390 works by multiple artists, including T.S. Cooper, Sir Edwin Landseer, and Benjamin Disraeli, held within a pillar stand of thirty frames.
Artist & collection
Artist
Daniel Maclise (25 January 1806 – 25 April 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England.
