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Dominic Serres
A masterful 18th-century maritime painting depicting a historic naval engagement with luminous atmosphere and intricate ship detail.
The Capture of Geriah
Dominic Serres
1771 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic 18th-century maritime scene depicting a historic naval engagement under a vast, atmospheric sky.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft cream, Soft sage, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted by Dominic Serres in 1771, this impressive oil on canvas captures the 1756 naval assault on the fortress of Geriah. The composition masterfully balances the chaos of battle—marked by plumes of smoke and flags of the East India Company—with a luminous, expansive sky, showcasing the artist's renown as a leading marine painter of the Georgian era.
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