Lot Essay
Although a prolific artist, few biographical details are known about Atkins. He exhibited at the R.A. between 1787 and 1808 and was at sea from 1796 to 1804, visiting the East Indies and the China Coast
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Samuel Atkins (fl.1787-1808)
A Brig and other Ships at Anchor
signed 'Atkins'; pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour
11¼ x 18¾in. (285 x 476mm.)
A Brig and other Ships at Anchor
signed 'Atkins'; pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour
11¼ x 18¾in. (285 x 476mm.)