Ironclad Océan | 1870 18th Century going down Channel to windward

going down Channel to windward with Rudyerd's Eddystone Lighthouse distantly visible beyond her stern

Excellent quality and condition early maritime scene with various shipping in idyllic condition and magnificent detail in the ships sails and rigging as well as the treatment of the sky (typical of Serres's painting) presented in an antique gilt frame

was anchored under heavy guard in the fortified harbor of Puerto Cabello

which also has a smaller and later variant of the subject

likely inspired by Nelson

Ironclad Océan | 1870 18th Century going down Channel to windwardThis photograph depicts the French ironclad Ocan, around 1870. A powerful vessel of the Ocan class, she combined traditional full sail rigging with iron armor and heavy artillery, marking the transition from wooden ships of the line to modern steel warships. Ocan stood as a symbol of Frances naval strength in the late 19th century. Print: A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art print material with a smooth, clean finish. This museum quality