Author: Dominic Serres I (1722-1793)
Title: Antique drawing | Two sailships, dated 1777, 1 p.
Description: Two sailships with sails in full wind.Dated below: 1777.Dominic Serres RA, was marine painter by appointment to George III. Father of John Thomas.The following information is taken from Cardingley's 'Marine Painting in England': Dominic Serres and his eldest son John Thomas were both prolific artists and were leading exponents of the English marine school during the second half of the eighteenth century. Dominic Serres parents wanted him to go into the church but he ran away from home, leaving for Spain and joining a ship crew bound for South America. Whilst trading in Havannah, Serres was captured by a British frigate and brought back to England in 1758. Following his release, he married and lived in Northamptonshire. In 1765, Serres became a member of the Incorporated Society of Artists and in 1768 he was chosen as one of the foundation members of the Royal Academy. Over thirty years, he exhibited 108 paintings at the Royal Academy, 21 paintings at the Free Society and eight paintings at the Incorporated Society of Artists. Serres was appointed as marine painter to George III and in 1792 as Librarian to the Royal Academy. Dominic Serres is well represented in the National Maritime Museum and in the English Royal Collection.[NL] Twee zeilschepen met zeilen in volle wind. Antieke tekening van Dominic Serres I (1722-1793). Drawing on paper pasted on cardboard, pen in brown; total: 177 x 198 mm; in good condition. Mounted on cardboard passepartout.

Keywords: Drawings|Maritime & Military|Transportation|Water