Seen through the gap in the tall buildings on the bank of the River Tyne is the Wellesley’. Until it was destroyed by a fire in 1914 it was used as a training ship for young boys learning to become sailors.
Horton’s intricate pencil drawing, overpainted with washes of colour, captures details such as the rope on the ship’s masts. This is typical of Horton who was an excellent draughtsman, as well as a master of colour.

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Tyne & Wear
Material: Watercolour
Artist: Unknown
Date: late 19th century

Image Details
Date: 5 May 2025
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
ISO: 125
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.