Loss of the Royal George | John Christian Schetky | 1840
Taxes included
John Christian Schetky’s Loss of the Royal George depicts the catastrophe at Spithead on 29 August 1782, when the first-rate warship capsized while being heeled for work on her hull. The overturned ship dominates the water as small boats gather around the wreck, setting individual rescue efforts against the scale of the disaster. Exhibited in 1840, Schetky’s painting approaches the event through a carefully organised marine panorama, balancing the crowded foreground with distant shipping and a broad, atmospheric sky.
Print:
A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. The matte surface brings out the highlights and tones of the artwork.
All prints include a small 0.25 inch white border to ensure space for framing.
Our Eco Credentials Include:
- FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
- Printed using water based inks
- Local fulfilment reduces carbon emissions
- Contains no plastic
Sizes:
12 × 8 inches — 30.5 × 20.3 cm
18 × 12 inches — 45.7 × 30.5 cm
24 × 16 inches — 61 × 40.6 cm
