HMS Britannia entering the Grand Harbour | Anton Schranz | 1820

The painting "HMS Britannia entering the Grand Harbour" by Anton Schranz, created around 1820, depicts the majestic British warship HMS Britannia sailing into the Grand Harbour. The scene captures the grandeur of the ship with its full sails catching the wind, framed against a picturesque backdrop of a bustling harbour and a fortified town. In the foreground, several figures, including women in traditional attire and sailors, are engaged in various activities along the rocky shoreline. The composition also features smaller boats and other ships in the harbour, adding to the lively maritime atmosphere. The detailed rendering of the ship, the harbour fortifications, and the daily life of the people creates a vivid and historically rich scene.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging