Basil Lubbock Collection

The Embarkation of Henry VIII at Dover c1540
The Embarkation at Dover c1540. Henry VIII and his fleet setting sail from Dover to Calais on 31 May 1520 on the way to meet Francis I at The Field of Cloth of Gold

East India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. Artist: Thomas Luny
East India Companys Packet Swallow, 1788. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Map of Peru, c1599. Artist: Arnoldus Florentius
Map of Peru, c1599. A map of South America and the Caribbean, with Chile, Peru, Brazil, Cuba and Florida. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Episode in Captain Cooks Voyages, late 18th century. Artist: John Webber
Episode in Captain Cooks Voyages, late 18th century. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Cape Town, c1680. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

The Great China Race. The Clipper Ships Taeping and Ariel passing the Lizard, Cornwall, 1866
The Great China Race. The Clipper Ships Taeping and Ariel passing the Lizard on 6 September 1866 on their homeward voyage from Foo-Chow-Foo, 1866

European Ships in a Japanese Harbour, c1860. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Smugglers, c1785. Artist: Catherine Brass Yates
Smugglers, c1785. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Smugglers on the Irish Coast, 1808. Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Smugglers on the Irish Coast, 1808. Painting held at The Tate, London. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

An American privateer schooner and other vessels near a harbour, c1815. Artist: Charles Burton Barber
An American privateer schooner and other vessels near a harbour, c1815. Painting held at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock

Pirates Decoying an American Ship, c1880
Pirates Decoying an American Ship, 1925. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Ships Attacked by Pirates, c1808. Lieutenant Turner and the crew of a boat from the country-ship Tay attacked and made prisoners by the Ladrone pirates in 1806

La Piemontaise capturing the Warren Hastings c1806. Artist: Robert Dodd
La Piemontaise capturing the Warren Hastings c1806. The Warren Hastings was an East Indiaman captured after a battle with the French frigate La Piemontaise, under the command of Jacques Epron

Calcutta, 1788. Artist: Thomas Daniell
Calcutta, 1788. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Sixteenth Century Ship, 1925. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

A View of Botany Bay, 1789. Artist: Robert Clevely
A View of Botany Bay, 1789. The Supply and Sirius bringing in the first convict transports into Botany Bay, New South Wales, in 1787. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock

South Sea Whale Fishery, 1825. Artist: Thomas Sutherland
South Sea Whale Fishery, 1825. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

The ships of Lord Mulgraves expedition of discovery embedded in ice in the Polar Regions, 1774. HMS Racehorse and Carcass sailed from the Nore on the sandbank of the Thames Estuary

Northern Whale Fishery, c1829. Artist: Edward Duncan
Northern Whale Fishery, c1829. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

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Basil Lubbock, a name that resonates with maritime history and adventure. His passion for the sea is evident in his extensive collection of captivating artworks. Take a journey through time as we explore some of the remarkable pieces that define Basil Lubbock's legacy. In "Black Joke engaging the Spanish Slave Brig El Almirante, " painted by Edward Duncan in 1830, we witness a dramatic encounter on the high seas. The bravery and resilience of those involved are immortalized in this powerful image. "The Embarkation of Henry VIII at Dover c1540" transports us to an era filled with regal grandeur and historical significance. This artwork captures the majesty surrounding one of England's most iconic monarchs as he sets sail on a momentous voyage. Thomas Luny's depiction of East India Company's Packet Swallow from 1788 showcases the might and influence of British trade during colonial times. It serves as a reminder of how seafaring expeditions shaped global commerce. Arnoldus Florentius' "Map of Peru" takes us deep into South America, revealing intricate details about this enchanting land. Through cartography, we gain insight into Peru's rich cultural heritage and its connection to maritime exploration. The late 18th-century painting titled "Episode in Captain Cooks Voyages" by John Webber offers a glimpse into Captain James Cook's groundbreaking expeditions across uncharted waters. It symbolizes humanity's insatiable thirst for discovery and knowledge. Transporting us to Cape Town circa 1680, we find ourselves immersed in vibrant colors depicting bustling harbor life. This artwork encapsulates both the beauty and complexity associated with early European settlements along Africa’s southernmost tip. "The Great China Race, " captured by Thomas Goldsworth Dutton in 1866, showcases two magnificent clipper ships racing against each other off Cornwall’s coast—a testament to man’s relentless pursuit for speed and dominance on the open sea.