sea-piecen.
A picture representing a scene at sea.
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1681 N. Grew Musæum Regalis Societatis iv. §iii. 378 A Sea-Piece, consisting wholly in Inlay'd-work, of several Colours, in Stone.
a1684 J. Evelyn Diary anno 1656 (1955) III. 180 A piece representing Sir F: Drakes action in 88, an excellent Sea-piece.
1712 J. Addison Spectator No. 489. ¶4 Great Painters..very often employ their Pencils upon Sea-Pieces.
1797 T. Holcroft tr. F. L. Stolberg Trav. II. lxii. 420 He has painted a moonlight sea piece.
1892 J. G. Brighton Adm. of Fleet 228 Two sea-pieces by Musin occupy a considerable space.
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