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1740 Bristol, England - 1821 London, England. Known for: Naval battles other marine painting and wash sketches.
Nicholas Pocock (2 March 1740 - 9 March 1821) was a British artist best known for his many detailed paintings of naval battles during the age of sail. Pocock was born in Bristol in 1740, the son of a... Read full biography
Nicholas Pocock (2 March 1740 - 9 March 1821) was a British artist best known for his many detailed paintings of naval battles during the age of sail. Pocock was born in Bristol in 1740, the son of a seaman. He followed his father's profession and was master of a merchant ship by the age of 26.... Read full biography
Nicholas Pocock (2 March 1740 - 9 March 1821) was a British artist best known for his many detailed paintings of naval battles during the age of sail. Pocock was born in Bristol in 1740, the son of a seaman. He followed his father's profession and was master of a merchant ship by the age of 26. During his time at sea, he became a skilled artist by making ink and wash sketches of ships and coastal scenes for his log books. In 1778, Pocock's employer, Richard Champion, became financially... Read full biography
Nicholas Pocock (2 March 1740 - 9 March 1821) was a British artist best known for his many detailed paintings of naval battles during the age of sail. Pocock was born in Bristol in 1740, the son of a seaman. He followed his father's profession and was master of a merchant ship by the age of 26. During his time at sea, he became a skilled artist by making ink and wash sketches of ships and coastal scenes for his log books. In 1778, Pocock's employer, Richard Champion, became financially insolvent due to the effects of the American Revolutionary War on transatlantic trade. As a result, Pocock gave up the sea and devoted himself to painting. The first of his works were exhibited by the Royal Academy in London in 1782. Pocock was commissioned... Read full biography
Nicholas Pocock (2 March 1740 - 9 March 1821) was a British artist best known for his many detailed paintings of naval battles during the age of sail. Pocock was born in Bristol in 1740, the son of a seaman. He followed his father's profession and was master of a merchant ship by the age of 26. During his time at sea, he became a skilled artist by making ink and wash sketches of ships and coastal scenes for his log books. In 1778, Pocock's employer, Richard Champion, became financially insolvent due to the effects of the American Revolutionary War on transatlantic trade. As a result, Pocock gave up the sea and devoted himself to painting. The first of his works were exhibited by the Royal Academy in London in 1782. Pocock was commissioned to produce a series of paintings illustrating George Rodney's victory at the Battle of the Saintes in 1782. In 1789, he move... Read full biography
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Art Subject
- •History: Historical Figures, Sites, Buildings, Events
- •Marine, Maritime, Riverfront, Boats, Canoes, Steam Boats, Nautical
Chronology
- •18th Century
Added Description
- •Marine Before 1900