William Gibbons, The Ship Rothesay Wrecked On The Great Mewstone 1850s But perhaps the most interesting

But perhaps the most interesting element to the room is the red tunic that prominently hangs alongside the door

Can you imagine what these could be

creating an unusual mood

particularly a property with a sea view

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 30” x 40” / 77cm x 102cmYear of creation: 1891Provenance: MonacoCondition: Overall very presentable following a light restoration with no significant issues

William Gibbons, The Ship Rothesay Wrecked On The Great Mewstone 1850s But perhaps the most interestingThis dramatic late 19th century oil on canvas by British artist, William Gibbons (1841 1886) depicts the Rothesay wrecked on the Great Mewstone, a rocky island near Plymouth in Devon. It was painted just three years after the incident occurred. The story of the Rothesay is one of local legend and wouldve fascinated Gibbons who lived in Plymouth for most of his life. At 145 feet long, this 332 ton ship was a sight to behold when stranded on these