Attributed to Claude-Joseph Vernet - A Seaport [late 18th century]

Attributed to Claude-Joseph Vernet - A Seaport [late 18th century], a photo by Gandalf's Gallery on Flickr.

The coat of arms on the wall at the right may stand for Marseilles or Toulon. The scenery may be based on that of Toulon. The picture has been ascribed to Lacroix de Marseille, who closely imitated Vernet; it does not seem of sufficient quality to be by Vernet himself.

[National Gallery, London - Oil on canvas, 97.2 x 134 cm]