An armed naval lugger patrolling off the mouth of the tagus with the belem tower in the far distance off her starboard bow
Admire Thomas Buttersworth’s maritime masterpiece! This 18th-century oil painting depicts a naval lugger off the Tagus, showcasing dramatic seascapes & classical style. Explore this unique artwork today!
Thomas Buttersworth
Thomas Buttersworth: English marine painter of the Napoleonic era. Witness naval battles & ship portraits through his detailed watercolours, commissioned by the East India Company.