The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794 by Nicholas Pocock. A dramatic naval battle scene showing several large warships engaged in combat amidst thick billows of white smoke on a choppy sea.

The 'Brunswick' and the 'Vengeur du Peuple' at the Battle of the First of June, 1794

Nicholas Pocock

1795 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A powerful depiction of a historic naval confrontation, captured with dramatic atmospheric detail.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with rich warm-brown color — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Living Room · Study
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Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Rich brown, Olive green, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted by renowned maritime artist Nicholas Pocock, this work depicts a key moment during the Battle of the Glorious First of June in 1794. The composition focuses on the intense close-quarters combat between the British 'Brunswick' and the French 'Vengeur du Peuple', set against a backdrop of billowing smoke and roiling waves that capture the chaotic energy of 18th-century naval warfare.

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