BATTLE of CAPE FINISTERRE 1747 Maritime Fine Art Print Royal Navy Spoils of WarThis product data sheet is originally written in English.
The Battle of Cape Finisterre (1747)Fine Art Print
Print Size: 371mm x 312mm (14 1/2\" x 12 1/4\" approx.)Image Size: 328mm x 256mm (13\" x 10\" approx.)
Condition: Mint (new - not mounted )
Published by: Harry Margary, Lympne Castle, Kent in 1982 Spoils of War Portraits of the French and Spanish ships taken by Lord Anson Vice (Admiral of the Blue), Captain Buckle and Sir Edward Hawke (Rear Admiral of the White) in two strategically important sea battles in 1747. At this time, Britain was determined to open up Spanish America and the West Indies to trade and Spain was determined to prevent this. Meanwhile, France threatened to invade the English shore, which led to Britain declaring war on France in 1744. By 1747, the spoils of war were about even when two, hard fought sea battles off the Bay of Biscay in May and October that year changed the whole course of the struggle in Britain\'s\' favour. There are surprisingly few paintings recording these two victories at sea; careful drawings of captured ships were, however, made by Robert Shaw: eight relating to ships taken from Admiral de la Jonquiere in the first battle and four taken from Admiral de l\'Etenduere in the second. Originally published in 1751 this print shows ships Jason, Rubis (Ruby) and Diamant (Diamond) taken from the French after battle at Cape Finisterre on 3rd May 1747.
Text reads;To the Hon. Sir Charles Howard, General Knight of the Bath, Colonel of the 3rd Regiment of Dragoon Guards and Governor of Carlisle. This plate is being an exact stern view of the JASON, on the other the head-view of the RUBY, in the middle is that of the DIAMOND, three of the six French ships of war taken by the British fleet 3rd of May 1747 under the command of the Rt. Hon. Lord Anson and Sr. Peter Warren. A stern of them is represented a Vice Admiral of the White making signals to speak with the Captains of sundry ships under his command; the boats represent their going on board accordingly. Is most humbly dedicated. This superb print is one of a series of four, available in singles or as a set (at a reduced price), see our other items.
Printed on lightly textured ivory paper it is suitable for framing with a mount or without. We are offering this fine art print in mint, unissued condition (wrapped in cellophane).
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Auctiva\'s FREE CounterPortraits of the French and Spanish ships taken by Lord Anson Vice (Admiral of the Blue), Captain Buckle and Sir Edward Hawke (Rear Admiral of the White) in two strategically important sea battles in 1747. At this time, Britain was determined to open up Spanish America and the West Indies to trade and Spain was determined to prevent this. Meanwhile, France threatened to invade the English shore, which led to Britain declaring war on France in 1744. By 1747, the spoils of war were about even when two, hard fought sea battles off the Bay of Biscay in May and October that year changed the whole course of the struggle in Britain\'s\' favour. There are surprisingly few paintings recording these two victories at sea; careful drawings of captured ships were, however, made by Robert Shaw: eight rela Country/ Organization Great Britain Service Navy Modified Item No Country/Region of Manufacture United Kingdom Era 1500-1750 Issued/ Not-Issued Issued Type Prints Conflict War of the Austrian Succession
