The British Fleet Entering Havana, 1762 by Dominic Serres. A large fleet of British sailing warships with full sails navigates choppy waters toward a distant coastline under a vast, cloud-filled sky.

The British Fleet Entering Havana, 1762

Dominic Serres

1775 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic 18th-century marine painting capturing the grandeur of a British naval fleet approaching Havana.

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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

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Living Room · Library · Study
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Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
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Works across light, mid-tone, or darker walls
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Soft gray, Soft white, Charcoal black

About the piece

Created by renowned marine artist Dominic Serres around 1775, this work commemorates the British fleet's arrival at Havana in 1762. The composition features meticulously detailed ships of the line navigating turbulent seas, showcasing the artist's expertise in naval architecture and atmospheric perspective.

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