Smuggling Lugger Chased | Thomas Buttersworth | 19th Century

This 19th century painting by Thomas Buttersworth (1768–1842) portrays an adventurous seascape featuring a dramatic night chase. The artwork depicts a smuggler's ship being pursued by a brig across dark, turbulent waves. The scene is illuminated dramatically by light piercing through tempestuous clouds, heightening the sense of urgency and danger. In the background, coastal features possibly related to the British Channel coast are visible. A fire on the beach indicates further raid-related activity. This painting caters to the contemporary audience’s taste for romantic and adventurous narratives, much like the literature of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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