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Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 18th century (oil painting)
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Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 18th century (oil painting)
7337632 Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue, 23 May 1692, 18th century (oil painting) by Monamy, Peter (1681-1749); 48x64 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Peter Monamy
In this relatively small, signed painting Peter Monamy employs a simple composition to depict a crucial scene from the wider context of the Battle of Barfleur, a naval battle of the War of the League of Augsburg, which was fought between an Anglo-Dutch and a French fleet in May 1692. The action was continuously hampered by fog and was not finally brought to a successful conclusion until 24 May in the Bay of La Hougue, in the course of which the French flagship 'Soleil Royal' was burned by the English. In Monamy's painting the burning vessel can be seen on the right in the middle distance. It is depicted from a raised viewpoint looking into the bay across calm, empty waters dotted with wreckage. Red and brownish smoke and flames of the 'Soleil Royal' and two other destroyed ships of the French fleet, the 'Triomphant' and 'Admirable', dramatically rise in to the sky counterbalancing the cool overall greys and blues of the wetly-painted scene. The pictorial effect is created through the contrast between the fire and the austere and almost solitary atmosphere around it. In the distance to the left more vessels are entering the bay.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning oil painting by Peter Monamy captures a pivotal moment in naval history - the Destruction of the 'Soleil Royal' at the Battle of La Hogue on 23 May 1692. The artist's use of a simple composition and muted colors creates a powerful and dramatic scene, with the burning French flagship 'Soleil Royal' dominating the middle distance. The red and brownish smoke billowing from the ship contrasts sharply with the cool greys and blues of the surrounding waters, creating a sense of tension and chaos.
The Battle of La Hogue was part of the wider conflict known as War of League Augsburg, where an Anglo-Dutch fleet clashed with their French counterparts. Despite being hampered by fog, the English ultimately emerged victorious, destroying not only 'Soleil Royal', but also two other French ships - 'Triomphant' and 'Admirable'. Monamy's painting beautifully captures this momentous event, with wreckage scattered across calm waters and more vessels entering the bay in the distance.
This small yet impactful painting is a testament to Monamy's skill as an artist, able to convey both action and emotion through his brushstrokes. It serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice shown by sailors on both sides during this historic battle at sea.
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