The Burning of the 'Prudent' and the Capture of the 'Bienfaisant' in the Harbour of Louisbourg, 26 July 1758

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The late Michael Liversidge suggested early Marlow as an attribution for this picture and, by implication, for another recorded version, although other scenes of ships on fire by him are lacking. A possible alternative, but again lacking sufficient examples for comparison, is the little known Robert Wilkins (c.1740–c.1790) who exhibited three versions of the present action at the Free Society of Artists in 1769, 1770 and 1772, as well as other compositions of ships on fire at night, which seem to have been a speciality of his.

Pickford's House Museum of Georgian Life and Historic Costume

Derby

Title

The Burning of the 'Prudent' and the Capture of the 'Bienfaisant' in the Harbour of Louisbourg, 26 July 1758

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 36.8 x W 52.1 cm

Accession number

1935-556

Acquisition method

purchased from P. W. Sutton, 1935

Work type

Painting

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