This view is painted from the North. It shows the breakwater and a few large houses, with the eroding cliffs going towards Whitehaven. The harbour walls and buildings were destroyed many years ago.
More information
Title of artwork, date
View of Parton, 1700–1708
Date supported
2001
Medium and material
Oil on board
Dimensions
57 x 107 cm
Grant
4000
Total cost
10000
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