FRANCIS HOLMAN (1729-1770)

A Russian warship and other shipping off the Isle of Wight,
mounted as an oval,
oil on canvas,
31.5cm x 43cm

This is a rare depiction of the Russian Fleet in British waters. It was painted circa 1770 as the Fleet returned to St. Petersburg after the battle of Cheshme.

Provenance: Bt. by William Drown at Sotheby’s London on 23rd June 1971, lot 21.