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Alaric,
I have not heard of this artist before, but he seems quite competent and according to the blurb has done his homework.
This would seem to be born out by the details in the picture, e.g. he has the right amount of sail set that I would expect for the conditions, etc. The epicture is entitled 'The Agamemnon passing Dover' but no date is given, so there is no indication as to whether this is an actual event. However, because of her position, with Dover Cliffs on her larboard side, she would presumably be either on route to Chatham, the North Sea, or the Baltic.
She may perhaps appear to be riding a little light, i.e. not down to her waterline, but this may be for many reasons. If she is bound for Chatham on return from a cruise, she would very likely be low on stores, which would effectively raise her waterline. Then the wind which appears to be from approximately the south-west, i.e. over her starboard quarter, would have the effect of heeling her over towards the larboard bow and thus show her copper. Lastly, the raised sea state would create troughs between the waves, which would make parts of the underwater hull visible now and again.
So, in answer to your question, I think the artist has it about right.
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Kester.
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