Battle at Sea between Soldiers and Oriental Pirates

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DatesSigned: Signed 1767

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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 58 x 815 cm h x w x d: Ram 79 x 102 x 6 cm

Inventory numberNM 850

Other titlesTitle (sv): Strid på havet mellan soldater och orientaliska pirater Title (en): Battle at Sea between Soldiers and Oriental Pirates

DescriptionDescription: This original naval battle scene was among the works Loutherbourg exhibited at the 1767 Paris Salon. It was one of five of his paintings owned by the Swedish ambassador, Gustaf Philip Creutz. After his return to Sweden in 1783, the indebted Creutz sold it and several other paintings to Gustav III.

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MaterialDuk, Oil paint

TechniquePainting

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