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Description: | It has been thought that this painting depicts a naval occasion in the career of Prince William-Henry, Duke of Clarence, afterwards King William IV. However, it is known that William was not out of English waters in 1790. Despite the title, it has been suggested that the port may actually represent Havana rather than Rio de Janeiro. The ships seem to be flying the pre-1785 Spanish naval ensign, though the clothing of the crowds suggest that the 1790 date is not far out. The British ship bears the pre-1800 Royal Standard indicating the presence of Royalty. Dominic Serres was born in France but made his name in England as a marine artist documenting various naval campaigns. His paintings have a documentary quality which makes them valuable historical documents. He became a founder member of the Royal Academy in 1768. | Subjects: | marine; history | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: Serres, Dominic (French marine painter, 1722-1793, active in England) Æ | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8387... | Go to resource |
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