The condition is typical for a picture of this age including some discolouration. The frame has a loss to the strapwork at the lower edge. The mount has some discolouration around the outer edges.
22.2 x 35.8cm (8.7" x 14.1")
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Pocock was born in Bristol in 1740, the son of a seaman. He followed his father's profession and was master of a merchant ship by the age of 26. During his time at sea, he became a skilled artist by making ink and wash sketches of ships and coastal scenes for his log books.
Pocock was commissioned to produce a series of paintings illustrating George Rodney's victory at the Battle of the Saintes. In 1789, he moved to London, where his reputation and contacts continued to grow. He was a favourite of Samuel Hood and was appointed Marine Painter to King George.
Pocock's naval paintings incorporated extensive research, including interviewing eyewitnesses about weather and wind conditions as well as the positions, condition, and appearance of their ships; and drawing detailed plans of the battle and preliminary sketches of individual ships. He was also present himself at the Glorious First of June in 1794, on board the frigate HMS Pegasus.
In addition to his large-scale oil paintings depicting naval battles, Pocock also produced many watercolours of coastal and ship scenes.
| SKU | qs305 |
|---|---|
| Artist | After Nicholas Pocock (1740–1821) |
| Date | Late 19th Century |
| Dimensions | 22.2 x 35.8cm |
| Medium | Aquatint |
| Subject | Nautical |
| Item Returns | This item can be returned |
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