HMS Enterprize
Painting. [Model of HMS] ENTERPRIZE, / 6th. Rate 28 Guns. [Stern view]. / [bl] Joseph Williams D. ; [br] Josh. Marshall P. / 1775. - 1775. - Oil on panel, 47x67.8x1.2cm in gilt frame, 62x83.5x7cm. - Perspective painting at 45 degree angle from Navy Board original plans. - Commissioned in 1773 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 Deptford Dockyard; launched 1774; 28 guns 6th Rate; harbour service 1799; broken up 1807
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1864-5/2
- Materials:
- oil paint on panel
- Measurements:
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overall: 630 mm x 830 mm x 70 mm,
image: 470 mm x 678 mm x 12 mm,
frame: 620 x 835 x 70 mm
- type:
- oil painting
- credit:
- Gift of Her Majesty Queen Victoria