A Naval Engagement

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

Nicholas Pocock was born in Bristol; the son of a merchant. He went to sea at a young age and commanded ships belonging to Richard Champion, the first producer of Bristol porcelain. In 1780 he sent a picture to the Royal Academy too late to be included in the exhibition. Two years later, two landscapes and two marine paintings by Pocock were accepted by the Academy and thereafter he exhibited there every year until 1812. In 1789 Pocock moved to London, where he quickly won popularity with naval clients, recording their actions at sea. He briefly returned to sea with the Fleet in 1794. From then, Pocock found employment recording actions of the French Wars. He also produced six paintings illustrating ‘The Life of Nelson’ (published in 1809).

Places

Subjects

seascape/coastal scene, smoke, ensign (ship), flag, cannon, unnamed naval battle, ship

Materials & Techniques

canvas, oil, oil painting

Artist

Nicholas Pocock (1740 - 1821)

Title

A Naval Engagement

Date

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

height: 52.50 cm, width: 76.50 cm

Acquisition

Purchased from Sir Bruce Ingram, November 1963

Inscription

none

GAC number

1481