Captain Elliot’s Action against Thurot | James Macgovan and William Davie | 1780
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A damaged warship occupies the left foreground, its torn sails and crowded deck set against a line of vessels exchanging fire. Smoke drifts across the water beneath a sky shaped by broad clouds, while a small boat brings the human scale of the engagement closer to the viewer. The print commemorates Captain John Elliot’s action against François Thurot in February 1760. The engraved lines retain the detail of rigging and waves, balancing the event’s narrative with the visual discipline of maritime printmaking.
Print:
A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art paper with a smooth matte finish. All unframed prints include a 0.25 inch white border.
Our Eco Credentials Include:
- FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
- Printed using water-based inks
- Local fulfilment reduces delivery distances
Sizes:
A3 Landscape — 42 × 29.7 cm
A2 Landscape — 59.4 × 42 cm
