Nicholas Pocock Watercolor 1773 Ilfracombe Devon UK Admiral Rodney Shipwreck

Description: Nicholas Pocock Watercolor signed and dated 1773 also marked as near Ilfracombe Devon Dimensions of art are 16” x 12” Dimensions of frame are 24” x 20” Nicholas Pocock was an English artist renowned for his detailed paintings of naval battles during the age of sail. Along with his large-scale oil paintings of naval battle scenes he was also known for his watercolors of coastal and ship scenes. March 2, 1740 - March 9, 1821. In 1772 a French Prize ship captured by Admiral Rodney went aground near Ilfracombe on the rocks as depicted here in Pocock's painting. (see note and photo in listing) From wikipedia Admiral George Brydges Rodney, 1st Baron Rodney, KB (bap. 13 February 1718 – 24 May 1792), was a British naval officer. He is best known for his commands in the American War of Independence, particularly his victory over the French at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. It is often claimed that he was the commander to have pioneered the tactic of breaking the line.

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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Type: Painting

Year of Production: 1773

Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original

Size: Small

Signed: Yes

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Production Technique: Watercolor Painting

Time Period Produced: 1750-1799