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Barrington's Action at St Lucia, 15 December 1778
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A masterful 18th-century maritime painting depicting a historic naval engagement with luminous atmosphere and intricate ship detail.
HMS Monmouth Burning the French Frigate Rose
Dominic Serres
1769 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 18th-century maritime painting depicting a fierce naval engagement off the coast of Malta.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Office · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft sage, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1769 by the renowned marine artist Dominic Serres, this work captures the high-seas drama of the HMS Monmouth burning the French frigate Rose. The painting expertly balances the chaos of battle with a luminous, atmospheric sky and the stoic architectural presence of the Malta coastline.
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