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Seascape from the 'Castilian'. A sketch from the 'Castilian'. It shows the effects of light on the surface of the water. The sketch is a tonal experiment in pale grey and lilac with the waves on the water implied by small brush strokes
1937
National Maritime Museum

Seascape. 'Seascape'.
1937
National Maritime Museum

The Medway sailing barge 'Cerf' on the River Crouch, Essex. Oil painting, signed and dated lower left 'Cornelius Wagner 37'. The ketch-rigged coastal cargo barge shown is sailing into the River Crouch, with the village of Burnham-on-Cr
1937
National Maritime Museum

Seascape from the 'Castilian'. A sketch of a calm sea from the 'Castilian', showing the effects of sunlight on the sea and sky. The artist indicates the representation of the sea and sky through a series of coloured horizontal lines. T
8 November 1937
National Maritime Museum

Seascape from the 'Castilian'. A sketch from the 'Castilian', showing the dramatic effects of the sun. The sea is contrasted by appearing darker with a layer of indigo hue towards the horizon and short brush strokes in various colours
10 November 1937
National Maritime Museum

Sunrise from the 'Castilian'. A rapid sketch capturing the effects of sunrise, from the 'Castilian'. The sea is sketched as a pale grey wash with brush strokes of dark grey, green and purple paint to indicate the movement of waves. The
10 November 1937
National Maritime Museum