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The Action off Dogger Bank (5 August 1781)
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The Action off Dogger Bank (5 August 1781)

J. Weuyster · 1783 · pen; brush; mahogany (wood); paper; wood (plant material); ink; watercolor (paint); glass

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

Drawing with calligraphed title. Central number of ships seen from different sides, with shot sails and damaged masts and yards. In the foreground floating parts of ships in the water, and people here and there. On the right in the background ships and smoke clouds can also be seen. At the mast tops of the ships letters and numbers are attached, which correspond with the description under the drawing.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineThe Action off Dogger Bank (5 August 1781). 1783. J. Weuyster. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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