The Morning Gun

Richard Paton (London 1717 – London 1791). Oil painting on canvas, The Morning Gun by Richard Paton (London 1717 – London 1791). A maritime painting depicting the morning gun being fired by a sailing ship in the centre, with other ships on the sea beyond. The English artist, Richard Paton, born and active in London, specialised in maritime paintings. He liked to depict the dramatic effects of cannons firing, bombardment and night battles but also painted ships in calms, concentrating on the sublime depiction of the sky. Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire (Accredited Museum)