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'The Robust' Engaging 'The Hoche' off Tory Island, 12th October 1798

John Thomas Serres

1800

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland

British Romanticism Early 19th Century Marine

Dominant colour

'The Robust' Engaging 'The Hoche' off Tory Island, 12th October 1798 is a 1800 oil by John Thomas Serres, a British Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.

Who painted this?: John Thomas Serres
When & what style?: 1800 · British Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Ireland

About this work

You're looking at a painting of two ships in the ocean, with one ship firing a cannon at the other. The ships are in the middle of the painting, with the ocean and sky around them. The ship on the left is bigger and has more sails, while the ship on the right is smaller and has fewer sails. The painting shows a lot of detail, like the ropes and anchors on the ships, and the waves in the ocean. The sky is gray and cloudy, which makes the scene look dramatic. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich and textured look. If you want to learn more about the artist who painted this, look up John Thomas Serres.

About the artist

Artist

John Thomas Serres

John Thomas Serres (December 1759 – 28 December 1825) was an English maritime painter who enjoyed significant success, including exhibiting extensively at the Royal Academy, and was for a time Maritime Painter to King George III.

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