. English: An English Fleet Coming to Anchor The subject has traditionally been described as the 'Royal Anne' arriving with the Queen of Portugal at Spithead in 1708. However, the presence of the Hanoverian ‘GR’ on the stern of the boat between the principal ship and the yacht clearly indicates a date after 1714. Stylistically it is a mature work by Monamy, and is more likely to date from the late 1720s and to depict an event of that period. The three-decker with a commander-in-chief on board is positioned prominently in port-quarter view in the centre of the painting. The Union flag flies at
. English: An English Fleet Coming to Anchor The subject has traditionally been described as the 'Royal Anne' arriving with the Queen of Portugal at Spithead in 1708. However, the presence of the Hanoverian ‘GR’ on the stern of the boat between the principal ship and the yacht clearly indicates a date after 1714. Stylistically it is a mature work by Monamy, and is more likely to date from the late 1720s and to depict an event of that period. The three-decker with a commander-in-chief on board is positioned prominently in port-quarter view in the centre of the painting. The Union flag flies at the main together with a striped ensign at the stern that is the signal for the fleet to anchor. Also present are a vice-admiral of the red (red at the fore) and a rear-admiral of the blue (blue at the mizzen), together with a great many other ships of the fleet flying the colours of their respective squadrons. The painting is signed. Monamy, a self-taught artist, was influenced by Willem van de Velde the Younger and may have worked in his studio. An English Fleet Coming to Anchor . late 1720s. Peter Monamy (1681–1749) Alternative names Peter Monony; Peter Monimi; Peter Mundmy; Peter Monami; Peter Monamie; Peter Mononry Description British painter Date of birth/death 12 January 1681 before 7 February 1749 Location of birth/death London London Work location London Authority control : Q2012122 VIAF:?27960681 ISNI:?0000 0000 6681 3232 ULAN:?500011814 LCCN:?nr00036417 GND:?122719662 WorldCat 313 An English Fleet Coming to Anchor RMG BHC1005
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Photo credit: © The Picture Art Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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