PAINTING
Dimensions51 x 61.3 x 2.1 cm
Object numberHF.72.71.1
DescriptionRectangular oil on canvas secured over rectangular hardwood stretcher. Brig Jane in foreground on dark green-grey water; 3 men on deck. Smaller ships flying the red ensign. Mauve grey cloudy sky. Shape rectangular; Title: "Brig Jane, S. Dodd Comr. Going into the Downs Decbr 13th 1830"Narrative
This painting of The Brig Jane was commissioned by the shipmaster Simon Dodd. The Brig was owned by Samuel Cunard and built in 1829 on the Miramichi River in New Brunswick by John Butement.
The title of the painting most likely refers to a sheltered area where ships would enter the English Channel.
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