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Sir Robert Seppings (1767-1840), 1833 (oil on canvas)
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Sir Robert Seppings (1767-1840), 1833 (oil on canvas)
7338054 Sir Robert Seppings (1767-1840), 1833 (oil on canvas) by Bradley, William (fl.1872-89); 119.9x93 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Bradley
Seppings began his career as a naval architect at Plymouth where he was apprenticed as a working shipwright in 1782. By the end of the century he had become the Master Shipwright assistant there, and in 1800 came to the Admiralty's notice by inventing a new lifting device for ships in dry dock. This, with the encouragement given him by John Henslow, the Surveyor, resulted in him becoming Master Shipwright at Chatham in 1804. His experiments with diagonal stressing in the construction of ships led to his appointment as Surveyor to the Navy in 1813, a position he held until 1835. William Bradley was born in Manchester, and first worked as an errand boy before setting up as a portrait painter there. He moved to London in 1823 where he was encouraged by Thomas Lawrence and had success with the industrial middle classes.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This portrait print captures the esteemed Sir Robert Seppings, a pioneering naval architect whose legacy continues to shape maritime history. Painted in 1833 by William Bradley, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases Seppings' dignified presence and visionary spirit.
Born in 1767, Seppings began his illustrious career as a shipwright apprentice in Plymouth before rising through the ranks to become Master Shipwright at Chatham. His innovative lifting device for ships in dry dock caught the Admiralty's attention, leading to his appointment as Surveyor to the Navy in 1813.
Seppings' groundbreaking experiments with diagonal stressing revolutionized ship construction methods and solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in naval engineering. Serving until 1835, he left an indelible mark on the maritime industry that endures to this day.
William Bradley's skillful brushwork brings out the strength and determination of Sir Robert Seppings, capturing not just his physical likeness but also his unwavering dedication to advancing naval technology. This portrait serves as a timeless tribute to a man whose contributions have shaped seafaring history for generations to come.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this print is more than just a work of art—it is a window into the life and achievements of one of Britain's most influential figures in maritime innovation.
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