Painting, Thomas Clark, Portland Bay, c. 1860

Historical information

Port of Portland Authority

Physical description

View of Portland Bay with a bluff in foreground left. On top of bluff is a lighthouse and a white cottage. Lighthouse is white with a red roof. Cottage has a tall flagpole flying a red flag. Two figures stand in front of cottage. Below bluff are two further figures looking out to see. In background right is a town and harbour. Further figures can be seen on the beach. Framed in ornate gilded frame.

Inscriptions & markings

Front: (no inscriptions)
Plaque on frame read: "PRESENTED BY MRS. J.E. GRICE
GRAND DAUGHTER OF
STEPHEN GEORGE AND JANE HENTY."
Back: (unknown)

Mounting & framing

Framed in ornate gilded frame

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