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Admiral Richard Brydges Beechey(British, 1808-1895)A lazy afternoon off Plymouth Hoe 61 x 91.4cm. (24 x 36in.)
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signed 'R.Beechey' (conjoined lower right)
oil on canvas
61 x 91.4cm. (24 x 36in.)
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This revealing composition portrays the tranquil upper reaches of Plymouth Sound, seemingly far away from the martial bustle of the naval dockyard which is, in reality, just out of sight. With no warships depicted, small pleasure and commercial craft have the calm waters entirely to themselves and the scene has all the charm of a lazy afternoon. On the skyline, in the centre, the ancient ramparts of Plymouth Citadel dominate the eastern end of the Hoe whilst the other entrance to Plymouth's old commercial harbour is guarded by the Mount Batten tower also visible to the right of centre.





















