Napoleonic War Battle of Pulo Aura

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Robert Dodd
Napoleonic War Battle of Pulo Aura
Circa 1804

$24,000List Price

About the Item

This large and epic battle scene commemorates one of the most unusual actions of the Napoleonic Wars. The British Honourable East India Company’s China Fleet of merchant vessels left Canton in early 1804 commanded by Commodore Nathaniel Dance. On 11 February, the fleet, consisting of only sixteen Indiamen and eleven smaller ships, met a French squadron commanded by Admiral Linois off Pulo Aura in the Straits of Malacca. Undefended by delayed Royal Naval Ships of the Line, Dance adopted a bold attitude and a complex ruse to make the French think several of his ships were actually Ships of the Line. After less than an hour of battle the French admiral concluded that he was facing an overwhelming force and withdrew, allowing the British convoy to escape safely. Every great maritime painter of the period depicted this battle, some more than once, but Dodd's is particularly impactful. Its large canvas size allows a feeling of expansion and broad scope while the alternating areas of a light and shadow convey a sense of drama and danger. Like many of Dodd's works it's an important record of history while also something that draws any viewer into the action. It's no wonder the Greenwich Maritime has so many of his pieces on their collections. Sight Size: 33 x 57 1/4 inches Vallejo Gallery features the finest in marine and maritime antiques, artifacts and fine art including pieces of naval and yachting history including the America’s Cup, the age of the clipper ships and merchant ships through to the great passenger and ocean liners of the early 20th Century. We are always seeking to purchase the finest quality maritime and marine themed art.

Creator:
Robert Dodd
Creation Year:
Circa 1804
Dimensions:
Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 64 in (162.56 cm)
Medium:
Canvas,Oil
Period:
1800-1809
Condition:
Relined, in very good condition for its age. Some glazing that fluoresces under UV light.
Gallery Location:
Costa Mesa, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2139210984312

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