Monamy Swaine facts for kids

Swaine's The 'Victory' Leaving the Channel in 1793 held by the National Maritime Museum

Monamy Swaine (born around 1750, died around 1800) was a talented British painter. He was known for his beautiful artworks, many of which are now kept in famous collections like the National Maritime Museum. Art ran in his family! His father, Francis Swaine, was also an artist, and his mother, Mary, was the daughter of another well-known painter, Peter Monamy.

What Kind of Art Did Monamy Swaine Create?

Monamy Swaine was a versatile artist, meaning he painted many different types of subjects. He was especially good at three main styles:

• Still-life paintings: These artworks show everyday objects like fruit, flowers, or household items arranged in a pleasing way.
• Genre paintings: These paintings capture scenes from everyday life, showing people doing normal activities.
• Marine paintings: This was a big part of his work. He loved to paint scenes involving the sea, ships, and naval battles.

Monamy Swaine also showed his paintings to the public. He exhibited his art at the Free Society of Artists in London. He displayed his works there from 1769 to 1774, sharing his talent with many people.

Gallery of Monamy Swaine's Art

Here are some examples of Monamy Swaine's paintings:

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  The Wreck of HMS 'Gloucester' off Yarmouth, 6 May 1682

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  A Whaling Scene

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  Moonlight Scene - Ships Saluting

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  An English Flagship Saluting

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  The Thames at Battersea, London

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  The 'Victory' Leaving the Channel in 1793