Contains disturbing content
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The Burning of Payta, November 1741
Samuel Scott
A dramatic and atmospheric 18th-century marine painting depicting British warships positioned before a town engulfed in flames.
French Firerafts Attacking the British Fleet off Quebec, 28 June 1759
Samuel Scott
1767 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic maritime scene of naval warfare illuminated by the fiery glow of burning rafts at night.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This 1767 oil painting by Samuel Scott captures a pivotal moment during the Seven Years' War, depicting the French attempt to destroy the British fleet at Quebec with fire-ships. The composition is defined by the stark, atmospheric contrast between the deep shadows of the night and the brilliant, turbulent plumes of fire and smoke that reflect across the water's surface.
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