Sometimes, a painting doesn’t need a dramatic storm or a roaring sea battle to make you stop and look. Sometimes, it’s the quiet moments that really pull you in. That’s exactly what Thomas Jacques Somerscales captures in his 1902 painting A Bathing Party, HMS Clio. At first glance, it’s just a ship anchored on a calm […]
When Legends Crossed Paths: A Look at Anthony D. Blake’s Maritime Masterpiece
Published in April 28th, 2025
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There’s something special about seeing two historic ships sharing the same stretch of water, and Anthony D. Blake captures that magic perfectly in his painting of the yacht America passing the USS Constitution near Newport, Rhode Island in 1865. Blake, a New Zealander born in 1951, has a real gift for maritime art. He’s known […]
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