The Capture of the 'Foudroyant' by HMS Monmouth (after Francis Swaine)
John Goldar (Oxford 1729 - London 1795)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1786
Materials
paper, wood, glass, paint and gilding.
Measurements
890 x 1110 mm
Order this imageCollection
Kymin, Monmouthshire
NT 89849
Caption
A copy of The Capture of the 'Foudroyant'. The original painting by Francis Swaine hangs in the National Maritime Museum. The scene depicts the interception of the 'Foudroyant' by the 'Monmouth', 'Swiftsure' and 'Hampton Court' in 1758. The 'Foudroyant' is central and can be seen firing upon the 'Monmouth'. The 'Fouydroyant' was originally a flagship of the French Navy. She was captured after being intercepted by the British while on her way to Cartegna and later taken into the British Navy.
Summary
Print, reproductive, coloured, The Capture of the 'Foudroyant' by HMS Monmouth (after Francis Swaine) by (c.1720 - London 1782) by John Goldar (Oxford 1729 - London 1795).A colour photographic copy of an oil painting. The scene depicts a naval battle. Two large ships firing broadside on each other in the foreground while two ships can be seen in the background. The frame is inscribed in gilt lettering "The Capture of the 'Foudroyant' by H.M.S. Monmouth". Part of The Kymin collection temporarily stored at Tredegar House.
Marks and inscriptions
On frame, lower register: The Capture of the 'Foudroyant' by H.M.S. Monmouth
Makers and roles
John Goldar (Oxford 1729 - London 1795), engraver (printmaker) after Francis Swaine (c.1720 - London 1782), artist