Francis Swaine (london 1719 - 1782 London)
Vaisseaux par mer agitée
Huile sur toile, 34 x 37 cm
L'ARTISTE
Francis SWAINE was baptized in London on June 22, 1719 in St Botolth, London, although his
exact date of birth is unknown. By 1735 he was working as a messenger for the Council
of the Navy. He married the eldest daughter of Peter Monamy in 1749, like him his works are
inspired by Willem van de Velde II (1633-1707), like his contemporary Charles Brooking.
He exhibited in London from 1762 to 1783 forty-eight works at the Society of Artists and seventy-
three at the Free Society, of which he was a member.
Huile sur toile, 34 x 37 cm
L'ARTISTE
Francis SWAINE was baptized in London on June 22, 1719 in St Botolth, London, although his
exact date of birth is unknown. By 1735 he was working as a messenger for the Council
of the Navy. He married the eldest daughter of Peter Monamy in 1749, like him his works are
inspired by Willem van de Velde II (1633-1707), like his contemporary Charles Brooking.
He exhibited in London from 1762 to 1783 forty-eight works at the Society of Artists and seventy-
three at the Free Society, of which he was a member.
5 200 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Reference (ID): 1752435
Availability: In stock
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