Warships on a Calm Sea | John Ward | 19th Century 20th Century in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos)

in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos)

The striking contrast between the great sailing vessel and the modest working-class neighbourhood highlights a bygone era when tall ships were still a familiar sight along the Thames

Commanded by Captain James Talbot

This fine art print captures the powerful drama of a shipwreck in a tumultuous sea

including the first full representation of Manhattan as an Island

Warships on a Calm Sea | John Ward | 19th Century 20th Century in Navarino Bay (modern Pylos)Warships on a Calm Sea by John Ward of Hull (17981849) depicts a serene maritime vista in which a fleet of naval vessels lies at anchor upon still waters. The artists precise handling of light and atmosphere emphasizes the imposing scale and architectural grandeur of the ships of the line, their sails poised in quiet readiness. Smaller craft and a rowing boat introduce a human element, offering contrast to the stately calm of the larger warships.