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An allegory of Britain's naval victory, with Neptune driving the Chariot of Britannia, while tritons blowing trumpets and shells lead the procession. Nymphs ride fish or swim alongside the chariot carrying portrait medallions of British naval heroes. From left to right: Pocock, Bosc[a]wen, Hawke, Anson, Saunders, Keppel, and Howe. Britannia herself holds the portrait medallion of King George III. In the far right background, the ships at battle represent the defeat of the French fleet by Sir Edward Hawke, November 20, 1759.


allegories
1765-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Hayman, Francis; Ravenet, Simon Fran̤ois, I; Boydell, John
ink; paper
16 1/2 in x 20 1/2 in
Britain: London

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