Ships Sailing at Night | Edward Moran | 19th Century

"Ships Sailing at Night" by Edward Moran, a luminous 19th century maritime scene, portrays a fleet of vessels navigating moonlit waters under a vast, textured sky. The central ship, with its sails illuminated by green and red navigation lights, glides gracefully amidst choppy waves, creating a striking contrast against the dark sea. The atmospheric lighting captures a serene interplay of moonlight and shadow, while faint silhouettes of other ships and a distant steamer add depth and narrative to the composition. Moran’s exquisite use of light and texture imbues the scene with both realism and a quiet, nocturnal drama.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging