Rodney's Fleet after the Moonlight Battle by Dominic Serres. A large fleet of British tall ships with white sails moves across a choppy sea under a soft, clouded sky near a distant rocky coast.

Rodney's Fleet after the Moonlight Battle

Dominic Serres

1793 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A grand 18th-century maritime painting depicting a fleet of British tall ships navigating the aftermath of a historic naval battle.

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A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Reads clearest against mid or deeper wall tones
Color notes
Soft cream, Warm beige, Rich brown

About the piece

Created in 1793 by renowned marine artist Dominic Serres, this oil painting captures Admiral Rodney's fleet after the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, also known as the Moonlight Battle. The work is characterized by its meticulous attention to naval architecture and the soft, luminous light typical of the late 18th-century European tradition.