Coastal Classics
The Wreck of the East Indiaman 'Dutton' in Plymouth Sound
Thomas Luny
This dramatic 1821 maritime painting by Thomas Luny depicts the historic wreck of the 'Dutton' amidst turbulent seas.
The Wreck of the Dutton, An East Indiaman
Samuel Prout
1815 · Oil Paint, Panel
A powerful maritime painting depicting the dramatic grounding of an East Indiaman amidst surging waves and a dark, atmospheric sky.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1815 by Samuel Prout, this dramatic oil on panel captures the harrowing scene of the Dutton, an East India Company ship, wrecked near Plymouth. The composition centers on the massive, listing hull of the vessel, highlighted by a stark break in the brooding clouds, while small boats and figures on the shore struggle against the churning surf.
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