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John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)

The Experimental Squadron saluting the Queen at Spithead, 21 June 1845 drawn 1845

22.9 x 34.4 cm (whole object) | RCIN 920278

The Experimental Squadron saluting the Queen at Spithead, 21 June 1845

John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)

The Experimental Squadron saluting the Queen at Spithead, 21 June 1845 drawn 1845

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Description

DM 4897: the Queen approaching in the Royal Yacht to inspect the Squadron. Sketched as the Yacht, with the Queen on board, steamed from Osborne to Spithead. Signed and inscribed (indistinctly).
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Creator(s)

Search the collection John Christian Schetky (1778-1874)
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Subject(s)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

watercolour painting

Measurements

22.9 x 34.4 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Object type(s)
visual works
drawings/watercolours
Subject(s)
Places
Europe
Great Britain
England
The Solent [England]
Spithead [Solent]
History
History of Europe
History of England & Great Britain
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria & House of Windsor 1837-)
England & Great Britain-History (Victoria 1837-1901)
General medieval and modern history (European history)
References

Other number(s)

RL 20278

DM : Millar, D., 1995. The Victorian Watercolours in the Collection of Her Majesty The Queen. 2 vols, London – DM 4897

O(E) : Oppé, A.P., 1950. English Drawings in the Collection of His Majesty The King at Windsor Castle, London – O(E) 556

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