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Admiral Duncan receiving the sword of the Dutch Admiral de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1827 (oil on canvas)
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Admiral Duncan receiving the sword of the Dutch Admiral de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1827 (oil on canvas)
7337686 Admiral Duncan receiving the sword of the Dutch Admiral de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown, 11 October 1797, 1827 (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844); 203.2x271.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Samuel Drummond
An interpretation of Admiral Duncan receiving the surrender of the Dutch Admiral de Winter, following the Battle of Camperdown, painted 30 years after the event. Admiral Duncan countered the threat of French invasion when he defeated the Dutch fleet at Camperdown in 1797. The painting shows the quarter-deck of the Duncan's flagship, 'Venerable', viewed from the port side, with Duncan, de Winter and Captain Fairfax of the 'Venerable' standing in the centre. Duncan is on the right facing left, in full-dress uniform with the sash and star of the Order of the Bath. He holds his hat in his left hand and his right hand prepares to receive de Winter's sword.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning oil on canvas painting captures the historic moment when Admiral Duncan received the sword of Dutch Admiral de Winter at the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797. Painted by Samuel Drummond in 1827, this masterpiece depicts the decisive victory that Admiral Duncan achieved over the Dutch fleet, thwarting the threat of French invasion.
The scene is set on the quarter-deck of Duncan's flagship, 'Venerable', with both admirals and Captain Fairfax standing prominently in the center. Admiral Duncan, adorned in his full-dress uniform complete with the sash and star of the Order of Bath, stands confidently as he prepares to receive de Winter's sword. The tension and drama of this historical moment are palpable through Drummond's masterful brushstrokes.
As we gaze upon this artwork housed at the National Maritime Museum in London, we are transported back to a time when naval battles were fought with valor and honor. The intricate details and emotions captured in this painting serve as a reminder of Admiral Duncan's bravery and strategic prowess that secured a crucial victory for Britain during a tumultuous period in history.
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