{"title":"GEOFF HUNT - Original Marine  Paintings for sale","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeoff Hunt, Past President of the Royal Society of Marine Artists \u003cbr\u003eGeoff Hunt is probably best known through his paintings for the covers of Patrick O'Brian's superb series of Aubrey\/Maturin novels. As well as being today's finest painter of the fighting sail of the 18th and 19th centuries, he is a world-renowned expert on the ship construction and naval history of the period, thanks to the minutely-detailed research he undertakes for each of his paintings. Geoff has special interest and expertise in the ships and career of Nelson. \u003cbr\u003eGeoff is President of Britain's Royal Society of Marine Artists and a member of the Wapping Group, who take their subjects from the River Thames. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommissioning Geoff Hunt \u003cbr\u003eYou may commission your own oil painting from Geoff Hunt through Marine Artists.co.uk \u003cbr\u003ee-mail Charles Mayes on cm@marineartists.co.uk for full details \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"32865","title":"\"Commodore Nelson's Squadron: Gulf of Genoa, 11th August 1796 \"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.5 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(the original oil study for the larger painting)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful small painting is the original study made by Geoff Hunt for his larger painting of the same subject,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1796 Nelson had been in command of his favourite ship, the 64-gun HMS \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eAgamemnon\u003c\/i\u003e, for three years, steadily gaining in experience and seniority. While serving under Admirals Hood, Hotham and Jervis in the Mediterranean he had often been given overall command of a squadron of ships where, as senior captain, he was referred to by the courtesy title of commodore (not at this time a substantive rank), but he did not hoist his broad pendant as a first-class Commodore until 8th April 1796. Three days after this proud moment he led a squadron westward from Genoa along the Ligurian coast in support of the Austrian army, then pursuing a French army towards Savona. The ships were 'sailing along shore', an exceptionally unusual phrase to see in a logbook; they were in fact so close in to the steep-to coast that they could actually see the armies and see and hear the firing. From left to right: \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eAgamemnon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eDiadem \u003c\/i\u003e(64), \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMeleager \u003c\/i\u003e(32); the squadron also included \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eBlanche \u003c\/i\u003e(32), which appears to have been out ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMISSIONING GEOFF HUNT  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Marine Artists one of our main specialities is commissioning great marine and historical paintings for clients and collectors all over the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo commission your own painting from Geoff Hunt, contact Charles Mayes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:cm@marineartists.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and we will post or email you a free pack of information including our short guides \"Commissioning a Painting from Geoff Hunt\" and \"Price Guide and Timescale\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil Painting - SOLD","offer_id":55616600539478,"sku":"-32865","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Commodores_20Squadron_20-_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_6293_a0188b19-3d4e-47a9-9ccd-962249f3cc62.jpg?v=1791279755"},{"product_id":"32866","title":"\"Aboukir Bay: Enemy Fleet in Sight, 1st August 1798\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 x 16 inches (30.5 x 40.5 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(the original oil study for the larger painting)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wonderful small painting is the original study made by Geoff Hunt for his larger painting of the same subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRear-Admiral Nelson's urgent search across the Mediterranean for the French fleet, which eluded his pursuit and succeeded in landing General Buonaparte's Army of Egypt near Alexandria, was finally rewarded when the leading ships of his squadron sighted a distant forest of masts at anchor in Aboukir Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scene shows Nelson's fleet settling on the port tack as they make directly for the enemy, although much of the action will not take place until after sunset. From left to right: HMS \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eZealous\u003c\/i\u003e, scouting out ahead; the French fleet at anchor; HM ships \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eBellerophon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eVanguard\u003c\/i\u003e(Nelson's flagship), \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMinotaur \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eTheseus\u003c\/i\u003e. For this painting I am highly indebted to two excellent eye-witnesses: Captain Miller of the \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eTheseus\u003c\/i\u003e, who gives the exact arrangement of this group of ships at this time, and the army officer Colonel Fawkes, who noted the paint schemes of all the ships involved in the battle. \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eVanguard \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eTheseus \u003c\/i\u003eare particularly interesting in this respect; although two-decked 74-gun ships, like all of Nelson's ships except for the 50-gun \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eLeander\u003c\/i\u003e, both of them had painted their hammock cloths with a yellow stripe and black gunports to give the appearance of a third gundeck.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMISSIONING GEOFF HUNT  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Marine Artists one of our main specialities is commissioning great marine and historical paintings for clients and collectors all over the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo commission your own painting from Geoff Hunt, contact Charles Mayes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:cm@marineartists.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and we will post or email you a free pack of information including our short guides \"Commissioning a Painting from Geoff Hunt\" and \"Price Guide and Timescale\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Painting - SOLD","offer_id":55616600572246,"sku":"-32866","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Aboukir_20Bay_20Oil_20Sketch_20-_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_6287_e0bdfcb0-1392-4973-8910-3a1170d9f6ec.jpg?v=1791279756"},{"product_id":"32868","title":"\"The 'Four-Decker': Santisima Trinidad at the Battle of St. Vincent; 14th February 1797\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 x 15 inches (28 x 38 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout her life the Spanish flagship\u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eSantisima Trinidad\u003c\/i\u003ewas the focus of attention wherever she appeared, and Nelson certainly found her so, making straight for her in the course of his unorthodox manoeuvre at the Battle of St Vincent. Here we see Nelson's HMS\u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eCaptain\u003c\/i\u003e, 74 guns, at the left, engaged with the great ship. To the right of\u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eSantisima Trinidad\u003c\/i\u003e, in the distance, HMS\u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eCulloden\u003c\/i\u003ebrings up the British line to Nelson's eventual salvation. In the right foreground appears the Spanish 120-gun\u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eSan Josef\u003c\/i\u003e, which Nelson was to capture, famously, in the confusion later in the battle. Following serious damage in this battle, in the course of repairs\u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eSantisima Trinidad\u003c\/i\u003ehad further cannon added on the upper deck, giving 136 guns in all, making her in effect a four-decked warship and very famous on that account, although in fact she remained somewhat smaller and less powerful than the latest French 120-gun ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the original painting or reserve it while obtaining a shipping quote from us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact Charles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk  +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- or buy direct through our secure website\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA larger photograph \/ full description available on request\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Watercolour","offer_id":55616600637782,"sku":"-32868","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_204_20Decker_20wc_20-_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_206296_78b4e79e-6e34-4f99-9f08-bfad21ac6967.jpg?v=1791279756"},{"product_id":"32869","title":"\"Farewell to England - HMS Victory \u0026 the frigate Euryalus depart, 15th September 1805 \"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 x 15 inches (28 x 38 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned. lower left\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed \u0026amp; Glazed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e(an alternative composition for the larger painting)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a fascinating glimpse into the artistic process - Geoff Hunt's alternative study for a different composition of the subject showing Nelson's last day in English waters on HMS \u003cem\u003eVictory\u003c\/em\u003e. Even with subjects so dictated by historical record we see how the artist finds differing viewpoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelson hoisted his flag aboard HMS \u003ci style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eVictory \u003c\/i\u003eon 14th September 1805, and at 4 am the following morning \u003ci style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eVictory \u003c\/i\u003eand her accompanying frigate, HMS \u003ci style=\"background-color: transparent; font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eEuryalus\u003c\/i\u003e, weighed anchor from St Helen's anchorage off the Isle of Wight and proceeded to sea, though in the very light winds they did not get very far before anchoring again, presumably in order to wait out a tide. It would be Nelson's last sight of England; the battle of Trafalgar awaited him...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the original painting or reserve it to get a shipping quote from us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact Charles Mayes - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- or buy direct through our secure website\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarger photograph \/ full description available on request\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Watercolour","offer_id":55616600670550,"sku":"-32869","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Farewell_20alt_20-_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_6301_a01de5e9-16d8-404c-9874-e3c3153f9b8b.jpg?v=1791279757"},{"product_id":"32870","title":"\"The Overnight Anchorage: HMS Victory at Trinidad, 7th June 1805\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 x 15 inches (28 x 38 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed \u0026amp; Glazed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOLD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Vice-Admiral Nelson took the Mediterranean fleet to the West Indies in pursuit of Villeneuve's Toulon fleet he probably gave little thought to the fact that this would be the only occasion on which his flagship, HMS \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eVictory\u003c\/i\u003e, ever crossed the Atlantic. Indeed, it was almost unknown for 100-gun first-rate ships to do this, as these powerful ships were always more urgently needed in home waters. However \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eVictory\u003c\/i\u003e led the fleet to Trinidad, arriving just before sunset on 7th June 1805 but, not finding the French there, anchoring with the fleet overnight for barely twelve hours before continuing the search towards the West Indies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMISSIONING GEOFF HUNT  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Marine Artists one of our main specialities is commissioning great marine and historical paintings for clients and collectors all over the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo commission your own painting from Geoff Hunt, contact Charles Mayes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:cm@marineartists.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and we will post or email you a free pack of information including our short guides \"Commissioning a Painting from Geoff Hunt\" and \"Price Guide and Timescale\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Watercolour - SOLD","offer_id":55616600703318,"sku":"-32870","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Trinidad_20wc_20-_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_6305_c848993f-7c2d-4b94-ab02-ca56f8c1fb55.jpg?v=1791279758"},{"product_id":"22653","title":"\"Lieutenant Lapenotiere's First Command: HM Schooner Berbice off Guadeloupe, 2nd May 1794\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Linen Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 x 27 inches (45.5 x 68.5 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned \u0026amp; dated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBerbice \u003c\/em\u003ewas the first command of John Lapenotiere, then a Lieutenant, who found everlasting fame through taking the first news of Trafalgar back to England in the schooner \u003cem\u003ePickle\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Hunt has taken an interest in Lapenotiere's career and here are his own notes on this painting:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The schooner\u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif;\"\u003e Berbice\u003c\/i\u003e was either captured from the French or possibly purchased at Guadeloupe in 1794. Here she is seen putting to sea on 2nd May 1794 in company with the 98-gun flagship, HMS \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif;\"\u003eBoyne\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat interested me about this subject was the \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif;\"\u003eBerbice’s \u003c\/i\u003ecommander, Lieutenant Lapenotiere. Clearly a thoroughly competent seaman and navigator, he had a career full of interest - going to the Pacific on Captain Bligh’s second voyage, serving in the West Indies, in the Mediterranean, and on the Brest blockade. He stayed in the rank of Lieutenant for many years and was always in command of small ships, schooners and cutters and the like, all about 120 tons, all of them with a few cannon and about 35 men on board. \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif;\"\u003eBerbice \u003c\/i\u003ewas his very first command. No-one would ever have heard of him had he not been in command of yet another small schooner, the \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', serif;\"\u003ePickle\u003c\/i\u003e, which was entrusted with the dispatches bringing home the news of the Battle of Trafalgar and Nelson’s death. After this he was promoted to Commander, and eventually Captain. I am glad to say that after this eventful career he ‘retired’ (though still only 41) to Cornwall, where he was married and raised a family of seven!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting, or reserve it for 24 hours to obtain a shipping quote, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull description on request. 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Astern is a second Tall Ship and a fishing boat with a large modern steamship away in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Hunt has done a brilliant job of capturing the passing of the age of sail as these lovely ships gave up their useful commercial life. A subtle but clear parallel can be seen with JMW Turner's immortal \"The Fighting \u003cem\u003eTemeraire\u003c\/em\u003e tugged to her last Berth to be broken up\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting, or reserve it for 24 hours to obtain a shipping quote, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes or buy using the purchase button\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull description on request \/ A larger photograph is available \/ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAT does not apply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Original Painting","offer_id":55616605880662,"sku":"-22760","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Last_20Tall_20Ships_20-_20JP_20-_20large_20stamped_12770c87-3d10-4dec-ab0f-192df9997ac2.jpg?v=1791279775"},{"product_id":"32838","title":"\"Commodore Nelson's Squadron: Gulf of Genoa, 11th August 1796\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Linen Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 x 30 inches (56 x 76 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1796 Nelson had been in command of his favourite ship, the 64-gun HMS \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eAgamemnon\u003c\/i\u003e, for three years, steadily gaining in experience and seniority. While serving under Admirals Hood, Hotham and Jervis in the Mediterranean he had often been given overall command of a squadron of ships where, as senior captain, he was referred to by the courtesy title of commodore (not at this time a substantive rank), but he did not hoist his broad pendant as a first-class Commodore until 8th April 1796. Three days after this proud moment he led a squadron westward from Genoa along the Ligurian coast in support of the Austrian army, then pursuing a French army towards Savona. The ships were 'sailing along shore', an exceptionally unusual phrase to see in a logbook; they were in fact so close in to the steep-to coast that they could actually see the armies and see and hear the firing. From left to right: \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eAgamemnon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eDiadem\u003c\/i\u003e (64), \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eMeleager\u003c\/i\u003e (32); the squadron also included \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eBlanche\u003c\/i\u003e (32), which appears to have been out ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting or reserve it while obtaining a shipping quote from us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- or buy direct using the purchase button\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA larger photograph \/ full description available on request\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Canvas","offer_id":55616606175574,"sku":"-32838","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Commodore_20Nelsons_20squadron_20-l_20arge_202_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_6264_c0bb2e94-b69d-48e0-bf05-9ff743cb7942.jpg?v=1791279779"},{"product_id":"32839","title":"\"The 'Four-Decker': Santisima Trinidad at the Battle of St. Vincent; 14th February 1797\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Linen Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 x 30 inches (56 x 76 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout her life the Spanish flagship \u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eSantisima Trinidad \u003c\/i\u003ewas the focus of attention wherever she appeared, and Nelson certainly found her so, making straight for her in the course of his unorthodox manoeuvre at the Battle of St Vincent. Here we see Nelson's HMS \u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eCaptain\u003c\/i\u003e, 74 guns, at the left, engaged with the great ship. To the right of \u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eSantisima Trinidad\u003c\/i\u003e, in the distance, HMS \u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eCulloden\u003c\/i\u003e brings up the British line to Nelson's eventual salvation. In the right foreground appears the Spanish 120-gun \u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eSan Josef\u003c\/i\u003e, which Nelson was to capture, famously, in the confusion later in the battle. Following serious damage in this battle, in the course of repairs \u003ci style='font-family: \"Book Antiqua\", \"serif\"; font-size: 11pt;'\u003eSantisima Trinidad\u003c\/i\u003e had further cannon added on the upper deck, giving 136 guns in all, making her in effect a four-decked warship and very famous on that account, although in fact she remained somewhat smaller and less powerful than the latest French 120-gun ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting or reserve it while obtaining a shipping quote from us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk  +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- or buy direct using the purchase button\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA larger photograph \/ full description available on request\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Canvas","offer_id":55616606208342,"sku":"-32839","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_204_20Decker_20-_20large_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_6259_da04ad9d-5f8c-493f-8f0f-cc1a71bf5bc4.jpg?v=1791279780"},{"product_id":"32840","title":"\"Aboukir Bay: Enemy Fleet in Sight, 1st August 1798\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Linen Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 x 30 inches (56 x 76 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower left \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRear-Admiral Nelson's urgent search across the Mediterranean for the French fleet, which eluded his pursuit and succeeded in landing General Buonaparte's Army of Egypt near Alexandria, was finally rewarded when the leading ships of his squadron sighted a distant forest of masts at anchor in Aboukir Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scene shows Nelson's fleet settling on the port tack as they make directly for the enemy, although much of the action will not take place until after sunset. From left to right: HMS \u003ci\u003eZealous\u003c\/i\u003e, scouting out ahead; the French fleet at anchor; HM ships \u003ci\u003eBellerophon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVanguard\u003c\/i\u003e (Nelson's flagship), \u003ci\u003eMinotaur\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTheseus\u003c\/i\u003e. For this painting I am highly indebted to two excellent eye-witnesses: Captain Miller of the \u003ci\u003eTheseus\u003c\/i\u003e, who gives the exact arrangement of this group of ships at this time, and the army officer Colonel Fawkes, who noted the paint schemes of all the ships involved in the battle. \u003ci\u003eVanguard\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTheseus\u003c\/i\u003e are particularly interesting in this respect; although two-decked 74-gun ships, like all of Nelson's ships except for the 50-gun \u003ci\u003eLeander\u003c\/i\u003e, both of them had painted their hammock cloths with a yellow stripe and black gunports to give the appearance of a third gundeck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting or reserve it while obtaining a shipping quote from us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- or buy direct using the purchase button\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA larger photograph \/ full description available on request\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Canvas","offer_id":55616606241110,"sku":"-32840","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Aboukir_20-_20large_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_6268_7f2d5944-559a-42a0-a283-f80a2b59c7e7.jpg?v=1791279781"},{"product_id":"32841","title":"\"Farewell to England: HMS Victory leaving St. Helen's at Dawn; 15th September 1805\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Linen Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e22 x 30 inches (56 x 76 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNelson hoisted his flag aboard HMS \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eVictory\u003c\/i\u003e on 14th September 1805, and at 4am the following morning \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eVictory\u003c\/i\u003e and her accompanying frigate, HMS \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eEuryalus\u003c\/i\u003e, weighed anchor from St Helen's anchorage off the Isle of Wight and proceeded to sea, though in the very light winds they did not get very far before anchoring again, presumably in order to wait out a tide. It would be Nelson's last sight of England; the battle of Trafalgar awaited him. In the centre far distance is Collingwood's flagship, \u003ci style=\"font-family: 'Book Antiqua', 'serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eRoyal Sovereign\u003c\/i\u003e, also destined for that climactic battle. She had sailed from Portsmouth harbour four days earlier, but only to anchor just outside at Spithead where she spent some time taking in stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting or reserve it while obtaining a shipping quote from us\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e- or buy direct using the purchase button\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA larger photograph \/ full description available on request\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Canvas","offer_id":55616606273878,"sku":"-32841","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Farewell_20England_20-_20large_202_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_6274_f8343d73-160d-4cc7-984d-e86ae83e3d39.jpg?v=1791279781"},{"product_id":"22561","title":"\"Morning Reconnaissance - Looking into Brest, June 1800\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Linen Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 x 30 inches (51 x 76 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned \u0026amp; dated, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thrilling and beautiful painting by Geoff Hunt. We see here the British frigate HMS \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eLa\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eNymphe\u003c\/i\u003e with a sister ship, perhaps \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eClyde\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eIndefatigable\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eTriton\u003c\/i\u003e and a cutter (either \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eLurcher \u003c\/i\u003eor \u003ci style=\"mso-bidi-font-style: normal;\"\u003eJoseph\u003c\/i\u003e, as depicted together in a water colour by Geoff Hunt also on our website) pushing in towards Brest to gain intelligence and test and annoy the blockaded French fleet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe get an immediate sense of the tension of the situation and how keen and eager are the British crews. This is very far from being a routine patrol, despite the long years of repetitive blockade duty that the British have already put in. Look-outs are at the very top of the masts and the ships are very much aware that they will come under fire from the land as they approach Brest and that the French fleet is drawn up in line across the harbour entrance, clearly visible in the clear light of a beautiful June morning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny sailing error, piece of bad fortune or a lucky shot from the shore could bring disaster – and this might be the very day on which the French come out, a chance for glory and prize-money…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this painting Geoff Hunt drew on the experiences of the marine painter Jon Serres who was aboard several of the blockading frigates in 1800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull description on request. A larger photograph is available\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting, or reserve it for 24 hours to obtain a shipping quote, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAT does not apply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Canvas","offer_id":55616606306646,"sku":"GHNP30-22561","price":16500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Looking_20into_20Brest_20-_20large_20stamped_5bc98a1d-9577-4f29-8a1c-465f021aaad8.jpg?v=1791279782"},{"product_id":"22696","title":"\"Sea Cloud off Calvi\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Linen Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 x 27 inches (53.5 x 68.5 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower left\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lovely\u003cem\u003e Sea Cloud\u003c\/em\u003e as she should be seen, at sea in fine weather, all sails set...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull description on request. A larger photograph is available\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting, or reserve it for 24 hours to obtain a shipping quote, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAT does not apply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking \u0026amp; shipping to a UK address costs £24\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Canvas","offer_id":55616610959702,"sku":"GHNP31-22696","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Sea_20Cloud_20off_20Calvi_20-_20large_20stamped_9976b947-2e9b-4fe8-bcb1-300fa9fef5b6.jpg?v=1791279818"},{"product_id":"22697","title":"\"Cayman Island Schooners\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Linen Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 x 30 inches (40 x 76 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned \u0026amp; dated, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Hunt’s notes: “In the early part of the twentieth century the Cayman Islands’ transport lifeline still remained a fleet of rather attractive small schooners which carried freight and passengers. Once a year they relaxed with the Town Regatta where they had fun by racing against each other; this depicts a scene from the 1935 Regatta.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull description on request. 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She struggled with this dangerous dead load for two hours before being forced to cut the towline when the huge ship ran foul of her, carrying away the spanker boom and smashing in the starboard quarter and the jolly boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull description on request. A larger photograph is available\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting, or reserve it for 24 hours to obtain a shipping quote, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAT does not apply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking \u0026amp; shipping to a UK address costs £24\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Watercolour","offer_id":55616611025238,"sku":"AMO28-22698","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Dangerous_20Companion_20-_20large_20stamped_20-_20DSC_0899_d34b53cc-199b-4a0d-96ae-22b4b514c57f.jpg?v=1791279819"},{"product_id":"22699","title":"\"Caledonia and Hibernia, Port Mahon, 1813\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 x 15 1\/2 inches (28 x 39.5 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the later years of the Napoleonic Wars the Royal Navy deployed large forces of very big ships in the Mediterranean. 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A larger photograph is available\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting, or reserve it for 24 hours to obtain a shipping quote, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAT does not apply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Watercolour","offer_id":55616611090774,"sku":"AMO29-22699","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Caledonia_20Hibernia_20-_20large_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_0908_c14aba0e-6c12-4627-9a94-2c7f7048ca9f.jpg?v=1791279820"},{"product_id":"22702","title":"\"Into the Gathering Darkness - HMS Rainbow in the Sheepscot River, 1777\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatercolour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 x 15 1\/2 inches (28 x 39.5 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn incident from the American War of Independence. 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A larger photograph is available\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTo buy the painting, or reserve it for 24 hours to obtain a shipping quote, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003econtact \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Mayes -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk +44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAT does not apply\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Watercolour","offer_id":55616611189078,"sku":"AMO30-22702","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Rainbow_20-_20large_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_0891_18f8ab79-4eae-4100-bcea-4dee1b3fcb9d.jpg?v=1791279821"},{"product_id":"22708","title":"\"'Nelson's Patent Bridge' at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, 14th February 1797\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Linen Canvas\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e26 x 36 inches (66 x 91.5 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed in a hand-finished gilt frame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere Geoff Hunt has painted one of the pivotal points in Nelson's life. 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Meantime, this unique study is available for immediate purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Hunt wrote about the creation of this painting: \"Occasionally I offered alternative sketches. This one would have been fascinating but I was hugely relieved when it was not chosen, since its complexity (the foreground HMS \u003cem\u003eSurprise\u003c\/em\u003e is about to board the \u003cem\u003eAlastor\u003c\/em\u003e, beyond which is yet another ship, the \u003cem\u003eFranklin\u003c\/em\u003e) would have demanded even more time to paint than the alternative actually chosen, which itself was complex enough.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMMISSIONING GEOFF HUNT  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Marine Artists one of our main specialities is commissioning great marine and historical paintings for clients and collectors all over the world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo commission your own painting from Geoff Hunt, contact Charles Mayes \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:cm@marineartists.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0066cc;\"\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e and we will post or email you a free pack of information including our short guides \"Commissioning a Painting from Geoff Hunt\" and \"Price Guide and Timescale\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Acrylic on Board","offer_id":55616612139350,"sku":"GHEX14-22448","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/14._20Wine-Dark_20alt_20-_20large_20stamped_c2bedc45-9da0-4df2-ae1e-f52c4c9f5fbc.png?v=1791279830"},{"product_id":"22456","title":"\"Surprise off Cape Horn\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil and Pastel on Illustration Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 x 13 1\/2 inches (25.5 x34cm) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned with the initials, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed \u0026amp; 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well displaying the Royal Navy's characteristic contempt for the odds, on 3rd May 1810 in the Bay of Naples, Captain Brenton's \u003cem\u003eSpartan\u003c\/em\u003e took on a Franco-Neapolitan force totalling twelve vessels, ranging from a 40-gun frigate down to gunboats, forcing them all to retreat and capturing the brig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is the original study by the artist for a major painting originally commissioned from him by the owner of the Lloyds Patriotic Fund Presentation Sword awarded to Captain Brenton for his gallant action. 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text-decoration: none;\" href=\"mailto:cm@marineartists.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e+44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAT\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eis not chargeable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Board","offer_id":55616612598102,"sku":"GHEX47-22483","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/47._20Spitefull_20-large_20stamped_6c738807-3406-4759-b0e8-9dc077e75a00.png?v=1791279836"},{"product_id":"22485","title":"\"Enterprise off Tripoli\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Illustration Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 x 10 1\/2 inches (23 x 27 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned with the initials, lower right\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe United States has had a long succession of \u003cem\u003eEnterprises\u003c\/em\u003e, culminating in a space shuttle or even a starship; early as she was, this was already the third of the name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull description on request\/a larger photograph is available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy through our secure site or email or telephone to reserve or buy this painting - shipping will be quoted separately \u003ca href=\"mailto:cm@marineartists.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e+44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVAT is not chargeable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Board","offer_id":55616612663638,"sku":"GHEX49-22485","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Enterprise_20Tripoli_20-_20large_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_5431_281_29_5687610a-2aee-46f8-8527-f9f8fa4c870c.jpg?v=1791279836"},{"product_id":"22500","title":"\"The Privateer's Revenge\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil on Illustration Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 x 7 1\/2 inches (31 x19 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned with the initials, lower left\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Kydd again, this time aboard a topsail schooner in wet weather. Geoff Hunt acknowledges his artistic debt to Thomas Hoyne who used to paint a similar subject, Grand Banks schooners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull description on request\/a larger photograph is available on request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy through our secure site or email or telephone to reserve or buy this painting - shipping will be quoted separately \u003ca href=\"mailto:cm@marineartists.co.uk\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ecm@marineartists.co.uk\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e+44(0)20 7352 7759\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVAT\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eis not chargeable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GEOFF HUNT, P.P.R.S.M.A. (British, Contemporary)","offers":[{"title":"Framed Oil on Board","offer_id":55616612696406,"sku":"GHEX65-22500","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Privateer_20-_20large_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_5447_2d2150e4-7cd9-4a2e-b8a4-c5149a0c26d3.jpg?v=1791279837"},{"product_id":"22513","title":"\"Mars at Trafalgar\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraphite on Paper, 2008\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 1\/4 x 12 inches (21 x30 cm)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSigned with the initials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFramed in a classic black and gold frame\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial pencil study for a commissioned painting of HMS \u003cem\u003eMars\u003c\/em\u003e's great performance at Trafalgar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull description on request \/ A larger photograph is available on request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy through our secure site or email or telephone to reserve or buy this drawing - shipping will be quoted separately \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(56, 32, 116); 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