The Port of Leith, 1824

Category

Museums & Galleries Item

Item no

20734

Title

The Port of Leith, 1824

Description

The Port of Leith is the central theme to this work. The date of 1824 is given in the title. A group of large vessels take up centre stage in this coastal scene. On each boat small figures of sailors and tradesmen talk to one another as they slowly enter the harbour. In the background of the painting is the harbour of Leith. Large white clouds float across the clear blue sky.

Artist / maker

Nasmyth, Alexander

Size

111.8 x 149.8cm

Type

Oil painting

Location

City Art Centre

Accession number

CAC1978/227

Born in Edinburgh, Alexander Nasmyth's talent lay in the universal appeal of his subject matter. Having been trained by Allan Ramsay, Nasmyth was a multi-talented artist. He worked in architecture, stage set design, landscape design and painting. Naysmith's focus on the synthesis of the natural environment and human is expressed here in this view of the Port of Leith. The painting reflects the prosperity and significance of the Port of Leith, during the nineteenth century.

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Landscape > Water > Harbours

Landscape > Water > Seas

Natural phenomena > Weather > Clouds

Places > Edinburgh areas > Leith

Places > Scotland > Edinburgh

Transport > Water > Boats

Transport > Water > Ships

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