Four Studies of the Royal Navy Fleet
George Bryant Campion (British, 1796-1870)

Four Views of the Royal Navy
Circa 1830
Graphite on embossed cardstock
14 3/4 in. high x 15 1/4 in. wide (37.47 cm x 38.34 cm), framed

This collection of four exquisitely detailed drawings captures the might and diversity of the British Royal Navy in the early 19th century. Rendered by George Bryant Campion, a drawing master at the Royal Military Academy, these studies demonstrate both artistic finesse and technical precision. The works were created on high-quality cardstock, elegantly embossed by the London stationer "Dobbs," a testament to the high regard for such masterful draftsmanship.

The set provides a comprehensive look at the naval hierarchy of the era. Included are depictions of the formidable First-Rate ships of the line"”the most powerful warships afloat"”both on a "foreign Station" and at anchor. These are contrasted with a smaller, swifter frigate or Sixth-Rate ship and a versatile Third or Fourth-Rate under full sail.

Created in the peaceful yet potent era following the Napoleonic Wars, Campion's drawings are not scenes of battle but rather dignified portraits of the vessels that secured Britain's global maritime supremacy. They stand as a quiet tribute to the power and reach of the world's preeminent naval force during the golden age of sail.

(Ref: NY10433-cam)


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good

Dimensions:
Height: 14.75 in.
Width: 15.25 in.
Depth: 2 in.

Category: Drawings
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Pencil

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good