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HMS Bellerophon off Cape Carthage, 26 April 1852, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
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HMS Bellerophon off Cape Carthage, 26 April 1852, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour)
7342255 HMS Bellerophon off Cape Carthage, 26 April 1852, 1852 (pen, ink, wash, watercolour) by Mends, George Pechell (1815-71); 25.5x37.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Captain George Pechell Mends
Inscribed below the ship Bellerophon / Captn Lord......TBC and below the North African cape bearing the watchtower, centre, Cape Carthage'. It is also identified as Cape Carthage / Apr 26th 52 in the top right corner of the preceding page (PAI0865 verso).The ship is presumably the former Waterloo, 80-guns, renamed Bellerophon in 1824 which was not sold for disposal until 1892. J.J. Colledge's standard list of Navy ships notes her as on harbour service from 1848, but she had presumably been recommissioned for the Mediterranean subsequently.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning 1852 pen, ink, wash, and watercolor print by Captain George Pechell Mends captures the majestic HMS 'Bellerophon' off Cape Carthage on April 26th. The intricate details of the ship and the North African cape with its watchtower in the background transport you back to a time when maritime exploration was at its peak.
The 'Bellerophon', formerly known as the 'Waterloo', was an 80-gun vessel that had been recommissioned for Mediterranean service. This particular image showcases her beauty and power as she sails gracefully through the waters near Cape Carthage.
The artist's skillful hand brings out every detail of this historic scene, from the waves lapping against the hull of the ship to the rugged coastline in the distance. The colors used add depth and dimension to this piece, making it truly come alive before your eyes.
As you gaze upon this artwork, you can almost feel yourself aboard this magnificent vessel, experiencing firsthand what life must have been like for those brave sailors who navigated these waters so long ago. It is a testament to both Mends' talent as an artist and to the enduring legacy of naval history that continues to captivate us today.
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