Ship in the Night | James Gale Tyler | 1870

The painting "Ship in the Night" by James Gale Tyler, dating from around 1870, depicts a sailing vessel as it navigates through the sea at night. The ship is seen with its sails fully deployed, capturing the brisk wind, which suggests movement through the water. The artist has illuminated the scene with a striking use of light and shadow, highlighting the ship's details and the ocean's swell. There's a luminous quality to the water, possibly indicating moonlight reflecting off the surface, with a concentrated glow of light that may suggest the ship's passage over the water. The sky is rendered with a mix of clouds, possibly indicating the time of transition between nightfall and dawn. Tyler's work often captures the majesty and dynamic nature of the sea, and this piece is consistent with his style, demonstrating his ability to convey mood and motion through his maritime subjects.

Print: 

A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality paper is extremely consistent and works perfectly with large, full colour graphics or illustrations. The matte finish emphasises different highlights and tones in the source artworks; helping to create stunning works of art.

- All prints feature a 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing. 

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• FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
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• Contains no plastic

Sizes:

11 x 14 Inches = 28 cm x 35.5 cm

16 x 20 Inches = 40.6 cm x 50.8 cm