Historical information

Unknown

Physical description

Scene of two sailing ships on a harbour at sunset. The ship on the left is in full sail, the ship on the right has furled sails. At front left is a flock of gulls and on front right is a figure in a row boat. At centre right is coastline with structures and several small boats. The sky has clouds reflecting the sunset in pink, yellow and indigo. These colours are reflected on the surface of the water. Framed in gilded wooden frame.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: A.S. Murray (lower left) Port Phillip Bay (Sunset) (brass plate, l. centre of frame)
Back: (no inscriptions) Conservation Centre, Melb. label.

Mounting & framing

Framed in gilded wooden frame.