Nicholas Pocock Collection

The Speedy and El Gamo, c1802. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
The Speedy and El Gamo, c1802. Commanded by Lord Cochrane (1775-1860), the British brig HMS Speedy captured the much larger Spanish frigate Gamo off Barcelona on 6 May 1801

Mythological Scene, 1760-1821. Creator: Nicholas Pocock
Mythological Scene, 1760-1821. Attributed to Nicholas Pocock

Mediterranean Seascape with Port, n.d. Creator: Nicholas Pocock
Mediterranean Seascape with Port, n.d. Attributed to Nicholas Pocock

Nicholas Pocock, c. 1810 (oil on canvas)
2829405 Nicholas Pocock, c.1810 (oil on canvas) by Pocock, Isaac (1782-1853); 124.4x99.7 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums, Galleries & Archives; Purchased, 1938.; English

The Last Franco-British Frigate Action, c1815. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
The Last Franco-British Frigate Action, c1815. The last Franco-British single ship battle of the Napoleonic Wars took place on 26-27 March 1814 off Jobourg, Normandy

Packet Boat and Privateer, c1819. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Packet Boat and Privateer, c1819. The British Post Office boat Hinchinbrook was attacked by the American privateer Grand Turk on 1 May 1814 off the coast of the Azores

The Constitution and the Java, c1813. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
The Constitution and the Java, c1813, (1924). The engagement and destruction of the British frigate HMS Java by the American heavy frigate USS Constitution on 29 December 1812

Engagement off Dominica, c1782. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Engagement off Dominica, c1782. An attack by Admiral Francois-Joseph Paul, Comte de Grasse (1723-1788) of the French fleet

Battle of Copenhagen 1801. British Fleet Approaching, 1801. Artists: Robert Pollard, JG Wells
Battle of Copenhagen, 1801. British Fleet Approaching, 1801. Admiral Lord Nelson won a victory over the Danish-Norrwegian fleet at the Battle of Copenhagen in 1801 after disregarding the order of his

In the Bristol Channel, 1787. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
In the Bristol Channel, 1787. Painting held at the Government Art Collection, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III

Capture of the Sparviere, c1811. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Capture of the Sparviere, c1811. On 3 May 1810, the British frigate HMS Spartan, commanded by Captain Jahleel Brenton (1770-1844) captured the French brig Sparviere in a battle in the Bay of Naples

Capture of the Badere-I-Zaffer, c1809. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Capture of the Badere-I-Zaffer, c1809. The Capture of the Badere-i-Zaffer was a Turkish frigate captured by the British Navy on 5 July 1808. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

A Three Days Chase and Capture, c1809. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
A Three Days Chase and Capture, c1809. On 6 March 1808, the British frigate HMS San Fiorenzo, under the command of Captain George Nicholas Hardinge (1781-1808)

Daring Action of Lord Cochrane, c1807. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Daring Action of Lord Cochrane, c1807. On 14 May 1806, Admiral Thomas Cochrane (1775-1860), by meticulous planning, lured a French fleet into difficulty

Battle of Copenhagen, c1801. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Battle of Copenhagen, c1801, (1924). The Battle of Copenhagen took place on 2 April 1801, between the British and Danish fleets. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) led the main British attack

Capture of the Guillaume Tell, c1805. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Capture of the Guillaume Tell, c1805. The capture of the French ship Guillaume Tell by the British Navy on 30 March 1800, as it left Malta for Toulon. From Old Naval Prints, by Charles N

Battle of the Nile, c1799. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Battle of the Nile, c1799. The Battle of the Nile, also known as the Battle of Aboukir Bay, was a major naval battle fought between the British Navy

The Mars and L Hercule, c1799. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
The Mars and L Hercule, c1799. The capture of the French ship L Hercule by the British ship HMS Mars off Brest in April 1798

Capture of the Resistance and the Constance c1798. Artist: Nicholas Pocock
Capture of the Resistance and the Constance c1798. Two French ships returning to Brest under attack from the British warships HMS Nymphe and HMS San Fiorenzo on 9 March 1797

A Landscape with Figures Signed, lower right: N
A Landscape with Figures Signed, lower right: " N. Pocock | 179[?]", Nicholas Pocock, 1740-1821, British

UK, London, Royal Woolwich Dockyard, along River Thames at Greenwich by Nicholas Pocock
Nicholas Pocock (1740c-1821). The Royal Woolwich Dockyard, along The River Thames at Greenwich. Details

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Nicholas Pocock, a renowned artist of the 18th and 19th centuries, captured the essence of naval warfare with his masterful brushstrokes. His paintings like "The Speedy and El Gamo" and "The Last Franco-British Frigate Action" transport us back to a time when battles at sea were fought with valor and determination. Pocock's attention to detail is evident in works such as "Packet Boat and Privateer, " where every wave seems to come alive on canvas. In his famous piece, "The Constitution and the Java, " Pocock immortalizes a historic clash between two mighty warships. The intensity of this encounter is palpable, showcasing the artist's ability to convey emotion through paint. Similarly, in "Engagement off Dominica, " he captures another thrilling moment in naval history. Pocock's talent extends beyond battle scenes; he also depicts serene maritime landscapes like "In the Bristol Channel. " Here, we witness his ability to capture both tranquility and power within nature itself. Additionally, his work showcases daring acts of bravery such as Lord Cochrane's heroic actions in "Daring Action of Lord Cochrane. " With each stroke of his brush, Nicholas Pocock brings history alive before our eyes. From capturing decisive moments like the Battle of Copenhagen to depicting captivating chases and captures in works like "Capture of the Sparviere" or "A Three Days Chase and Capture, " he leaves an indelible mark on art enthusiasts worldwide. Through these artworks by Nicholas Pocock, we are transported into a world filled with adventure on treacherous waters. His dedication to portraying historical events accurately while infusing them with artistic flair makes him one of the most celebrated marine painters of all time.