Isaac Sailmaker (Circle), An English Warship Engaging Barbary Corsairs Thought-Provoking Year of creation 1917

Year of creation 1917

coupled with endless prayers

and scarlet red for cardinals

But perhaps the most striking inclusion is the bold pop of red radiating from the lady in the foreground

Owen became renowned for his expressive portrayals of nature in charcoal

Isaac Sailmaker (Circle), An English Warship Engaging Barbary Corsairs Thought-Provoking Year of creation 1917This large and imposing late 17th century oil painting depicts several British ships defeating the notorious Barbary Corsairs. Amid the smoke, burning wreckage and carnage of a sinking pirate ship, the British ensign flutters triumphantly, as a small crew approaches to imprison survivors. Its a particularly rose tinted portrayal of one of the many grisly battles occurring with a formidable enemy at this time. The Barbary Corsairs were predominantly