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Captain John Richards Lapenotiere (1770-1834), c.1805 (oil on canvas)
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Captain John Richards Lapenotiere (1770-1834), c.1805 (oil on canvas)
7337958 Captain John Richards Lapenotiere (1770-1834), c.1805 (oil on canvas) by British School, (19th century); 76x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: British School
Oil painting, formerly one of a pair with the sitter's wife. Lapenotiere sailed under Nathaniel Portlock in the Assistant, consort to Bligh's Providence on his second breadfruit voyage to Tahiti in 1791. As a lieutenant commanding the schooner Pickle he first came to notice in helping rescue the crew of the Magnificent when this 74-gun ship was wrecked off Brest in 1804. Most famously, still in Pickle, he carried home the Trafalgar dispatches in 1805, landing at Falmouth and posting to London by road non-stop with the news of victory and Nelson's death. He is here shown three-quarter length, to the right, in captain's (under three years) full-dress uniform 1795-1812. His left hand holds the hilt of the 100-guinea Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword, presented to him on his return to England with the dispatches, with the name Pickle visible on the scabbard decoration. The unknown artist is a fairly primitive hand but shows a nice collection of seals and the sitter's watch key hanging from the fob at his waist.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38372348
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This portrait print captures the distinguished figure of Captain John Richards Lapenotiere, a renowned British naval officer from the early 19th century. Painted around 1805 by an unknown artist from the British School, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases Lapenotiere in his full-dress uniform as a captain.
Lapenotiere's illustrious career is highlighted in this painting, depicting him with his hand resting on the hilt of the Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword presented to him for his heroic efforts. One of his most famous achievements was carrying home the Trafalgar dispatches in 1805, delivering news of victory and Nelson's death after the Battle of Trafalgar.
The attention to detail in this portrait is remarkable, with seals and Lapenotiere's watch key hanging from his waist fob adding a touch of authenticity to the scene. The artist may have had a primitive style but managed to capture Lapenotiere's essence and importance in British naval history.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this print serves as a timeless tribute to Captain John Richards Lapenotiere and his significant contributions to maritime exploration and military service during his time.
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