This oll sketch is by the Sunderland-born artist Clarkson Stanfeld, He made It in preparation for a larger view of the battle painted for the United Services Club in Pall Mall, Stanfield had been a saller, and painted theatre scenery before becoming one of the leading marine painters of his day (second only, perhaps, to Turner, whom he admired and was friendly with),

In the painting, Temeralre is the furthest left of the three ships in the centre, Lashed to Temeralre with a mast lying across the deck and almost central in the image is the French ship Redoubtable. From the other side, Temeralre is fring at the approaching ship, Fougueux. Victory Is seen centre-right.

Provenance: Tate: Presented by Robert Vernon 1847

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on oak
Artist: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield (1793-1867)
Date: 1833

Image Details
Date: 19 June 2024
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO: 500
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.