{"product_id":"22474","title":"\"HMS Spartan\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eO\u003cb\u003eil on Canvas, 2004\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 1\/4 x 15 1\/4 inches (29 x39 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\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nelson spirit at work; 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. At one point the magnificent sword was displayed beneath the large painting depicting the battle in which it was won.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat painting is now in a London private collection.\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 Canvas","offer_id":55616612401494,"sku":"GHEX38-22474","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/3050\/1206\/files\/Hunt_20-_20Spartan_20-_20large_20stamped_20-_20JP_20-_20DSC_5455_c6a862f3-8317-41ca-a1c8-5d5f2f6c0137.jpg?v=1791279833","url":"https:\/\/marineartists.co.uk\/products\/22474","provider":"Marine Artists","version":"1.0","type":"link"}