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Portrait of Joseph Burgin, c.1844 (graphite & watercolour)
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Portrait of Joseph Burgin, c.1844 (graphite & watercolour)
7342009 Portrait of Joseph Burgin, c.1844 (graphite & watercolour) by Lane, Samuel (1780-1859) (attr.to); 20x11 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: probably Samuel Lane
A portrait (titled as shown) of Burgin, a Trafalgar veteran and Greenwich Pensioner, seated slightly to his right on a folding chair, in his Hospital uniform and cocked hat, with his waistcoat painted blue and his other dress primarily drawn heavily in pencil. He has a drinker's red nose and mottled cheeks and an eye patch over the left eye. He wears trousers rather than breeches and his left peg-leg sticks out in front of him, visible below his left cuff.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This portrait of Joseph Burgin, a Trafalgar veteran and Greenwich Pensioner, captures the essence of a man who has seen his fair share of battles at sea. Painted in graphite and watercolour by Samuel Lane, or attributed to him, this artwork showcases Burgin seated on a folding chair in his Hospital uniform and cocked hat.
His weathered face tells a story of years spent at sea, with a drinker's red nose and mottled cheeks adding character to his rugged appearance. The eye patch over his left eye hints at past injuries sustained during naval combat, while his peg-leg protrudes from below his trousers as a reminder of sacrifices made for king and country.
The attention to detail in this piece is remarkable - from the blue waistcoat to the carefully drawn features that bring Burgin to life on paper. As we gaze upon this portrait, we are transported back to the 19th century when men like Burgin served bravely in the navy, facing untold dangers on the high seas.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this artwork serves as a poignant reminder of those who have dedicated their lives to protecting our shores. Joseph Burgin may be just one man in history, but through Lane's skilled handiwork, he becomes an emblematic figure representing all sailors who have sailed under the Union Jack.
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