The Art of Naval Portraiture

Katherine Gazzard

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National Maritime Museum
14 March 2024

Portraits in art; European history; Maritime history; Uniforms & insignia

From elite officers to ordinary sailors, the portrayal of naval personnel has been a significant branch of British art for over 500 years. The National Maritime Museum, Greenwich holds the largest collection of naval portraits in the world, including over 600 paintings and many more prints and drawings, spanning from the sixteenth century to the present day.

These portraits reveal how the Royal Navy was viewed at different moments in history and grant us access to individual stories, revealing the concerns and aspirations of people and families caught up in naval affairs. Many are also innovative and important works of art. For centuries, naval portraits have forged, reinforced and challenged ideas of gender, heroism and loyalty. They have functioned as icons of empire, demonstrations of professionalism and personal mementos for loved ones.

While charting the historical evolution of the Royal Navy's image and explaining the meaning of common naval symbols - from anchors, cannons and swords to uniforms, medals and badges, this book also tells the stories of specific artists, sitters and collectors, and of the places where portraits were made and displayed, from private homes to public exhibitions and ultimately the museum itself.

By: Katherine Gazzard
Imprint: National Maritime Museum
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 180mm,
ISBN: 9781739154202
ISBN 10: 1739154207
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 14 March 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr Katherine Gazzard is the Curator of Art (Post-1800) at Royal Museums Greenwich. She has taught courses on art history and museum studies for the University of East Anglia and Yale University. Her research focusses on eighteenth-century British art, especially portraiture, and the cultural history of the Royal Navy.

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The Art of Naval Portraiture

Katherine Gazzard

$76.99

Hardback

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