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A Whip for Van Tromp, the Admiralty, 1883, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
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A Whip for Van Tromp, the Admiralty, 1883, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
A Whip for Van Tromp, the Admiralty, 1883, (c1902). Painting in the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester. Another version of the picture is entitled A New Whip for the Dutch. Chief Secretary to the Admiralty Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) and the Earl of Sandwich are holding a meeting around a table with a large model of a warship. Van Tromp refers to Cornelis Tromp, a Dutch naval officer who fought in the first three Anglo-Dutch Wars. From The Nations Pictures. A selection from the finest modern paintings in the public picture galleries of Great Britain, reproduced in colour. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, c1902]
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Admiralty Anglo Dutch Wars Cornelis Cornelis Tromp Earl Of Edward Edward Montagu John Seymour John Seymour Lucas Lord Lord Montagu Lucas Meeting Montagu Navy Office Pepys Plans Samuel Samuel Pepys Sandwich Secretary Seymour Lucas Tromp Earl Of Sandwich
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A Whip for Van Tromp, the Admiralty, 1883 (c1902) - A Fascinating Glimpse into Naval Politics of the Past
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. This print captures a historic moment in naval politics from the late 17th century. In this intriguing scene, Chief Secretary to the Admiralty Samuel Pepys and the Earl of Sandwich are engrossed in a meeting around a table adorned with an impressive model warship. The painting, housed at the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery in Leicester, offers us a glimpse into their world. The title "A Whip for Van Tromp" alludes to Cornelis Tromp, a renowned Dutch naval officer who played significant roles in several Anglo-Dutch Wars. This artwork sheds light on these conflicts that shaped British history. Painted by an unknown artist during the late 19th or early 20th century, this piece showcases meticulous attention to detail and vibrant colors. It is part of Cassell and Company Ltd's collection titled "The Nations Pictures" which features some of Britain's finest modern paintings reproduced in color. As we observe this image today, we can't help but be transported back to that era when men like Pepys and Sandwich held crucial meetings within grand buildings such as England's Navy Office. The portrait exudes an air of importance and power as these influential figures discuss plans for their navy. This photograph print serves as both a historical document and an artistic masterpiece—a reminder of our rich maritime heritage and how political decisions were made behind closed doors centuries ago.
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