HMS Monarch (1747-60) - Fine Art Print
Print Size: 371mm x 312mm (14 1/2" x 12 1/4" approx.)
Image Size: 328mm x 256mm (13" x 10" approx.)
Condition: Mint (new - not mounted )
Published by: Harry Margary, Lympne Castle, Kent in 1982
Spoils of War
Portraits of the French and Spanish ships taken by Lord Anson (Vice Admiral of the Blue), Captain Buckle and Sir Edward Hawke (Rear Admiral of the White) in two strategically important sea battles in 1747. At this time, Britain was determined to open up Spanish America and the West Indies to trade and Spain was determined to prevent this. Meanwhile, France threatened to invade the English shore, which led to Britain declaring war on France in 1744. By 1747, the spoils of war were about even when two, hard fought sea battles off the Bay of Biscay in May and October that year changed the whole course of the struggle in Britain's' favour. There are surprisingly few paintings recording these two victories at sea; careful drawings of captured ships were, however, made by Robert Shaw: eight relating to ships taken from Admiral de la Jonquiere in the first battle and four taken from Admiral de l'Etenduere in the second.
Originally published in 1751 this print shows Monarque taken from the French after battle at Cape Finisterre on 14th October 1747.
Text reads;
To the Hon. Sir Edward Hawke, Knight of the Bath, Vice Admiral of the Blue Squadron of his majesty's fleet. This plate is most humbly dedicated, being the exact view of his majesty's ship MONARQUE, of 74 guns one of the six french men of war taken the 14th of October 1747 by the British fleet, under his command.
This superb print is one of a series of four, available in singles or as a set (at a reduced price), see our other items.
Printed on lightly textured ivory paper it is suitable for framing with a mount or without.
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