Fine Art Print : Cloudesley Shovell
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Cloudesley Shovell
SIR CLOUDESLEY SHOVELL British naval commander, drowned when his vessel was wrecked in a storm off the Scillies. Date: 1650 - 1707
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1650 1707 Drowned Scillies Storm Wrecked Cloudesley Shovell
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating history of the British Navy with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this evocative image of Sir Cloudesley Shovell, a renowned naval commander who tragically lost his life when his vessel was wrecked in a storm off the Scillies in the late 17th century. This stunning print, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the intricate details and rich colors of the original artwork, transporting you back in time. Add a touch of history and elegance to your home or office with this magnificent piece of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30cm x 53.3cm (11.8" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Sir Cloudesley Shovell: A Tragic Naval Hero of the Stormy Seas This evocative print depicts Sir Cloudesley Shovell, a renowned British naval commander, lost at sea during a disastrous storm off the Scillies in 1707. Born in the late 1650s, Shovell rose through the ranks of the Royal Navy, earning a reputation as a skilled and daring commander. He played a crucial role in the War of the Spanish Succession, leading several successful campaigns against the French. However, Shovell's greatest challenge came in the autumn of 1707, when he was ordered to lead a fleet of twenty-two ships from the Mediterranean to join forces with the British Home Fleet. The fleet, which included the flagship HMS Association, set sail from Gibraltar on October 18, 1707, with high hopes for a swift and successful journey. Unfortunately, the fleet was caught in a violent storm off the Scillies, a notoriously treacherous archipelago located between England and Wales. The storm, which came without warning, was so fierce that it wrecked or sank all but six of the twenty-two ships in the fleet. Shovell's flagship, HMS Association, was among those lost. Despite the efforts of his crew to save him, Shovell was unable to escape the sinking ship. His body was later recovered, along with those of many of his men, but the tragic loss of life and the devastating impact on the British naval forces marked the end of a brilliant naval career. This poignant print serves as a reminder of the dangers and unpredictability of the sea, and the sacrifices made by brave men like Sir Cloudesley Shovell in the pursuit of duty and honor.
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