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Portrait of the Tiger (1678), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash)
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Portrait of the Tiger (1678), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash)
7341881 Portrait of the Tiger (1678), c.1681 (graphite, grey wash) by Velde, Willem van de, the Elder (1611-93); 28.1x33.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Van de Velde, the Elder
The Tiger (1678), a fourth rate of 44 guns, was built in 1644, but rebuilt in 1681 when it is probable that Van de Velde made this drawing. He was present when Charles II visited the rebuilt ship at Woolwich in August 1681, before she sailed to the Mediterranean under the command of Lord Charles Berkeley.
He made a series a series of over 80 drawings of the visit, now in the National Maritime Museum, the Boymans-van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam, the Rijksmuseum and the Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam, and in a private collection or collections (two drawings, Sothebys, New York, January 2006). This drawing, which is heavily worked up in wash, is an offset, a kind of tracing made from another drawing. The drawing itself is heavily marked with an implement such as a stylus which indicates that an offset has been taken from it.
Exhibited in Venice, 1986.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38412680
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning portrait of the 'Tiger' (1678) by Willem van de Velde, the Elder captures the essence of a majestic ship rebuilt in 1681. The intricate details in graphite and grey wash bring to life the fourth rate vessel with 44 guns, showcasing its grandeur and power on the open seas.
Van de Velde was present during Charles II's visit to the newly rebuilt 'Tiger' at Woolwich in August 1681, before it set sail to the Mediterranean under Lord Charles Berkeley's command. This drawing is part of a series of over 80 pieces depicting this historic event, now housed in prestigious museums such as the National Maritime Museum in London and others across Europe.
The heavy use of wash and stylus markings on this particular drawing indicate that it is an 'offset', a tracing made from another original piece. Despite being a reproduction, this print still exudes authenticity and captures the spirit of naval history during that era.
Displayed at an exhibition in Venice in 1986, this artwork continues to captivate viewers with its detailed craftsmanship and historical significance. A true masterpiece by Van de Velde that immortalizes the glory days of seafaring adventures aboard magnificent ships like the 'Tiger'.
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