Portrait of the Frejgatina 'Ardita'
Artist
Anonymous
Classification(s)
Object TypePortrait
Registration NumberMMM 000417
DescriptionA portrait of a small boat (frejgatina) with two sails. Two thirds of the painting's background is occupied by the light blue sky, while the last third is occupied by the darker sea. A naive representation of two men on the boat is present, while a buoy is floating on the right side. The boat is situated in the central part on the foreground of the picture plane. The painting is signed in red "Ardita". The painting is framed.InscriptionsOn recto, bottom right-hand corner in red "Ardita".TechniqueOil on board; Commercially gilded decorative frame
Dimensions60 x 39cmAlternate ID Numbers
- Register Book Number 533
- HM Object Number 83033
- Inventory Card 7466-7
- EEA Norway Grant EEA.1863
Online Collections
Public Access
Not on viewMuseumMalta Maritime Museum
Location
- Malta Maritime Museum, Archive
