Eastham Ferry BoatWilliam Powell Frith · 1862
Oil On Canvas- WallArt
- Historical Genre Painting
1862
Williamson Art Gallery - Museum
William Powell Frith (1819 – 1909)
Explore the Victorian era through William Powell Frith's detailed paintings! Known for genre scenes & panoramic narratives like 'The Derby Day,' his art captures everyday life with remarkable realism.
Williamson Art Gallery - Museum (Birkenhead, United Kingdom)
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About this artwork
- Title: Eastham Ferry Boat
- Artist: William Powell Frith
- Year: 1862
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Williamson Art Gallery - Museum
- Movement: Historical Genre Painting
- Corpus context: influence of genre painting, frith's panoramic storytelling
- Color palette: Earthy
- Purpose: Accent
Quick Facts
- Year: 1862
- Title: Eastham Ferry Boat
- Notable elements or techniques: Detailed brushwork, realistic rendering
- Artistic style: Genre Painting
- Influences: Sir David Wilkie
Questions & Answers
What style does "Eastham Ferry Boat" belong to?
"Eastham Ferry Boat" is a work of Historical Genre Painting. The movement indicates the artistic tradition the work is part of.
Where does "Eastham Ferry Boat" fall in William Powell Frith's career?
"Eastham Ferry Boat" represents the Mature Victorian of William Powell Frith.
What other names is William Powell Frith known by?
William Powell Frith appears under the alternate names Powell Frith, W.P. Frith, W. P. Frith, William Frith, Frith.