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Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint)
7342012 Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard (aquatint) by Dawe, Henry (1790-1848) (after); 16x12 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Henry Dawe
A Greenwich Pensioner, wearing a cocked hat and apparently with Hospital Boatswain's lace on his cuff, seated by a tavern table to the viewer's right, with a panelled background behind. He holds a clay pipe in his right hand and his left rests on his stick. A pewter ale mug is on the table beside him and a circular object is below on the wooden floor, possibly a fallen bowl or tobacco box.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38176880
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This aquatint print, titled "Portrait of Greenwich Pensioner, seated with clay pipe and tankard" by Henry Dawe, offers a glimpse into the life of a retired sailor in 19th century England. The pensioner is depicted wearing a distinctive cocked hat and Hospital Boatswain's lace on his cuff, sitting at a tavern table with a panelled background behind him.
In his right hand, he holds a classic clay pipe, while his left rests casually on his stick. A pewter ale mug sits beside him on the table, adding to the authentic atmosphere of the scene. Below on the wooden floor lies what appears to be a fallen bowl or tobacco box.
The attention to detail in this portrait is remarkable, from the intricate patterns on the pensioner's uniform to the subtle shading that brings depth and dimension to the image. It truly captures the essence of maritime life during this era.
As we gaze upon this print from the National Maritime Museum in London, we are transported back in time to an age when sailors were revered for their bravery and dedication to duty. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of those who served their country at sea and now enjoy their well-deserved retirement as Greenwich Pensioners.
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