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John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)

The Experimental Squadron inspected by the Queen at Spithead, 21 June 1845 c.1845

Watercolour | 24.4 x 34.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 920279

The Experimental Squadron inspected by the Queen at Spithead, 21 June 1845

John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)

The Experimental Squadron inspected by the Queen at Spithead, 21 June 1845 c.1845

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Description

A watercolour of the Royal Yacht sailing between the two lines of ships, under close-reefed top-sails. Inscribed (indistinctly) with the title as above.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)
(artist)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Experimental Naval Squadron [Spithead, 1845]

Search the collection Victoria and Albert II (HMY) (1855-c. 1904)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Watercolour

watercolour painting

Measurements

24.4 x 34.4 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
The Solent [England]
Spithead [Solent]
History
History of Europe
History of England & Great Britain
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria & House of Windsor 1837-)
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria 1837-1901)
General medieval and modern history (European history)
References

Other number(s)

RL 20279

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 4896

O(E) : Oppé, A.P., 1950. English Drawings in the Collection of His Majesty The King at Windsor Castle, London – O(E) 556

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