"Smugglers' Cove In A Moonlit Landscape, 19th Century Abraham Pether "
Smugglers' Cove in a Moonlit Landscape, 19th CenturyAbraham PETHER (1756-1812)Large 19th century coastal landscape by moonlight depicting smugglers in a cove. Oil on canvas attributed to Abraham Pether. Night view from a rocky cove, of excellent quality and in excellent condition. Typical of Abraham Pether's work, with exceptional detail and contrasts of light between the moonlight and the warm glow of the fires burning deep in the cavern where their cargo is being unloaded. Presented in a beautiful gilt frame. Rare early depiction of smuggling and piracy in this period.Dimensions: 89 x 66 cm approximately, framed 
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