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The French fleet becalmed and the attack on the Isle of Wight, 1545 (detail), (litho)
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The French fleet becalmed and the attack on the Isle of Wight, 1545 (detail), (litho)
BAL362924 The French fleet becalmed and the attack on the Isle of Wight, 1545 (detail), (litho) by Basire, James (1730-1802) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Encampment of the English Forces near Portsmouth during the Battle of the Solent (colour litho). The naval Battle of the Solent took place on 18 and 19 July 1545, fought between the fleets of Francis I of France and Henry VIII of England, in the Solent channel off the south coast of England between Hampshire and the Isle of Wight; The attacking fleet was repelled saving England from French invasion; during the battle the English warship Mary Rose was sunk); British, out of copyright
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This lithograph, titled "The French fleet becalmed and the attack on the Isle of Wight, 1545" captures a pivotal moment in history. The image showcases a detailed scene from the naval Battle of the Solent, fought between Francis I of France and Henry VIII of England on July 18 and 19,1545. In this particular detail, we witness the French fleet rendered motionless by an unexpected calm sea. Meanwhile, English forces stationed near Portsmouth prepare to defend their homeland against imminent invasion. The atmosphere is tense as smoke billows from burning houses in the background, symbolizing the destruction brought about by war. Notably, this battle marked a turning point for England's defense against foreign aggression. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, English sailors valiantly repelled the attacking French forces. However, amidst this triumph lies tragedy: during the battle itself, one of England's most renowned warships - Mary Rose - tragically sank beneath turbulent waves. Through this lithograph by James Basire after an original artwork now held in a private collection, viewers are transported back to a significant chapter in Tudor history. It serves as both a visual testament to bravery and resilience while offering insight into naval warfare tactics during that era. This print is part of an extensive collection available through Fine Art Finder at www. bridgemanimages. com – providing art enthusiasts with access to historical masterpieces like this one for educational purposes or personal enjoyment only (not for commercial
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