Coastal Classics
Launching at Deptford
John Cleveley the Elder
A grand 18th-century scene of naval ceremony and ship launching at Deptford docks.
The St Albans Floated out at Deptford
John Cleveley the Elder
1747 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This masterfully detailed 18th-century maritime painting captures the grand launch of the British warship 'St Albans' at Deptford.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Office · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally above long furniture lines
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Soft white, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1747 by John Cleveley the Elder, this oil on canvas depicts the celebratory moment the HMS St Albans was floated out at the Deptford dockyards. The composition is rich with historical detail, from the intricate rigging of the central vessel to the smaller rowing boats and the period architecture lining the Thames.
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