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HMS 'Raleigh', 1850 (oil painting)
7338135 HMS 'Raleigh', 1850 (oil painting) by Thomas, Lieutenant Robert Strickland (1787-1853); 312.2x467.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Lieutenant Robert Strickland Thomas
A painting showing the frigate 'HMS Raleigh' off Portsmouth. Most of her sails are lowered and she is sailing on her foresail in order to enter the harbour. The buildings of old Portsmouth are visible on the right and inside the harbour are a number of masts of ships at anchor. The old hulk of Britannia is visible inside the harbour. A small craft with red sails is shown sailing out of the mouth of the harbour. Built in Chatham in 1845 the ship was wrecked five years later in 1857.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning oil painting by Lieutenant Robert Strickland Thomas captures the majestic HMS 'Raleigh' in all her glory as she sails off Portsmouth in 1850. The frigate is depicted with most of her sails lowered, gracefully gliding on her foresail towards the harbor entrance. In the background, the buildings of old Portsmouth stand tall, while a number of ships at anchor and the hulk of Britannia can be seen inside the harbor.
Built in Chatham in 1845, HMS 'Raleigh' met a tragic fate just five years later when she was wrecked in 1857. Despite her eventual demise, this painting immortalizes her beauty and grandeur for generations to come. The attention to detail in this artwork is truly remarkable, from the intricate rigging of the ship to the vibrant red sails of a small craft sailing out of the harbor mouth.
Lieutenant Thomas's skillful brushwork brings this historical scene to life, offering viewers a glimpse into maritime history during the 19th century. This masterpiece now resides at the National Maritime Museum in London, where it continues to captivate art enthusiasts and history buffs alike with its timeless depiction of naval prowess and seafaring adventure.
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