Captain William Rogers Capturing the Jeune Richard by Samuel Drummond. A high-drama naval boarding scene on a ship deck with sailors engaged in hand-to-hand combat amidst thick smoke and rigging.

Captain William Rogers Capturing the Jeune Richard

Samuel Drummond

1808 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An intense and atmospheric 19th-century depiction of a dramatic naval boarding action.

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A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

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Library · Study · Office
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Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
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Deep burgundy, Aged gold, Rich brown

About the piece

Created by Samuel Drummond in 1808, this oil painting captures the chaotic energy of Captain William Rogers capturing the Jeune Richard. The composition is a masterful example of British maritime art, emphasizing the heroism and visceral tension of historical naval warfare through swirling gunpowder smoke and dynamic figure groupings.

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