拍品专文
The companion picture The Sailor's Return', painted in 1786, is in the National Maritime Museum (no.1932-31)
The Seguier selling in 1830 was most probably William Seguier (1771-1843). Although he trained with George Morland to be an artist, he later abandoned painting as a profession and devoted himself to becoming a connoisseur and helping several people form their collections, notably Sir Robert Peel and Mr. Watson-Taylor. He was later employed by King George IV in forming a collection of Dutch and Flemish pictures, and became Conservator of the Royal Collection, holding the post under William IV and Queen Victoria. With the foundation of the National Gallery, he was appointed its first Keeper. He was also the superintendent of the British Institution, and through this post and the organisation of annual exhibitions, was able to give valuable help and encouragement to up and coming young artists.
The Seguier selling in 1830 was most probably William Seguier (1771-1843). Although he trained with George Morland to be an artist, he later abandoned painting as a profession and devoted himself to becoming a connoisseur and helping several people form their collections, notably Sir Robert Peel and Mr. Watson-Taylor. He was later employed by King George IV in forming a collection of Dutch and Flemish pictures, and became Conservator of the Royal Collection, holding the post under William IV and Queen Victoria. With the foundation of the National Gallery, he was appointed its first Keeper. He was also the superintendent of the British Institution, and through this post and the organisation of annual exhibitions, was able to give valuable help and encouragement to up and coming young artists.