The Engagement between" The Arethusa" and "La Belle… by Francis Swaine

Night naval battle between two sailing warships, with cannon smoke, a crescent moon and reflections on dark water.

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The Engagement between" The Arethusa" and "La Belle Poule", 17 June 1778, Francis Swaine (1778), Royal Collection. Via artnap.com

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A night naval engagement is shown between two square-rigged warships, their sails lit warmly by the flash of cannon fire and drifting smoke. A crescent moon breaks through dark clouds above the calm water, reflecting on the sea below.

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Date

1778

Medium

Painting

Museum

Royal Collection

License

Public domain