HMS Kingfisher
Painting. [Model of HMS] KINGFISHER, Sloop 14 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] Joseph Williams, D. ; [br] Josh Marshall, P. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 47x67.6x1.2cm in gilt frame, 63.5x83.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned by King George III as part of a series of paired bow and stern paintings of British warship models, one example of each class of ship in the naval establishment. Ship designed by Sir John Williams; built Chatham Dockyard; launched 13 July 1770; 14 guns sloop; burnt at Rhode Island to avoid capture 7 August 1778
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1864-3/2
- Materials:
- oil paint on panel
- Measurements:
-
overall: 635 mm x 835 mm x 70 mm,
image: 471 mm x 676 mm x 12 mm,
frame: 635 x 835 x 70 mm
- type:
- oil painting
- credit:
- Gift of Her Majesty Queen Victoria