18th - 19th Century Dutch Anglo War Naval Battle Scene Oil on Board

18th - 19th Century Dutch Anglo War Naval Battle Scene Oil on Board

The Dutch Anglo War was the battle between the two world superpowers (England and the Dutch Republic) in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Date War
1652–1654 First Anglo-Dutch War
1665–1667 Second Anglo-Dutch War
1672–1674 Third Anglo-Dutch War
1780–1784 Fourth Anglo-Dutch War

The English were successful in the first, while the Dutch were successful in the second and third clashes. However, by the time of the fourth war, the British Royal Navy had become the most powerful maritime force in the world.

England's victory made it the trading and colonizing super power in the world. 

Paintings of the genre are extremely important historically and considered important to art collectors.

Very finely executed work.

Condition: Good. ‎Craquelure throughout (consistent with age), scattered inpainting (primarily sky). Chips to frame.

Image #2 is the best representation of true colors in this painting.

Circa: 18th or 19th Century

Artist: Unsigned, British School

Size: Sight 28 inches wide, 20 inches tall. Framed 35 inches wide, 27 inches tall.

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