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French Firerafts Attacking the British Fleet off Quebec, 28 June 1759
Samuel Scott
A dramatic maritime scene of naval warfare illuminated by the fiery glow of burning rafts at night.
The 'Quebec' and 'Surveillante' in Action, 6 October 1779
Robert Dodd
1781 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A stirring 18th-century naval scene capturing the intensity of sea combat with masterful light and shadow.
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Where it works
A bold work with active energy with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Strongest on wider walls where it can anchor the room
- Walls
- Benefits from a wall with more tonal contrast
- Color notes
- Soft white, Olive green, Soft sage
About the piece
Painted in 1781 by Robert Dodd, this dramatic oil on canvas depicts the intense battle between the British frigate 'Quebec' and the French 'Surveillante'. The composition is dominated by a towering plume of smoke and fire rising from the 'Quebec', set against a churning sea and a wide, atmospheric sky, capturing a pivotal moment of maritime history.
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