The French Frigate ‘Proserpine’ of 40 Guns Striking her Colours to His Majesty’s Frigate ‘Dryad’ of 36 Guns off Cape Clear, 13 June 1796

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

Despite his accomplishments in the genre of British marine painting, few solid facts about the life of Thomas Whitcombe are recorded. He is particularly known for his extensive depictions of the Royal Navy’s participation during the French Revolution, via his paintings which were reproduced in ‘The Naval Achievements of Great Britain’, published after the wars. Based in London, Whitcombe is only known to have exhibited one painting at the British Institution (1820), but exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy from 1783 to 1824. Examples of his work are today held in numerous public collections including the National Maritime Museum and the Tate in London.

Places

Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic, Ireland

Subjects

topography, seascape/coastal scene, sea, flag, ship

Materials & Techniques

engraving, coloured engraving

Artist

Thomas Whitcombe (1763 - 1824)
Thomas Hellyer

Title

The French Frigate ‘Proserpine’ of 40 Guns Striking her Colours to His Majesty’s Frigate ‘Dryad’ of 36 Guns off Cape Clear, 13 June 1796

Date

published 24 May 1801

Medium

Coloured engraving

Acquisition

Purchased from the Parker Gallery, January 1959

GAC number

15448