‘HMS Fawn’ Caught in a White Squall, Bass Straits, Australia (Commander, Ralph P. Cator)
Richard Beechey’s ‘HMS Fawn’ captures a dramatic naval battle in 1880 Australia. Oil painting showcasing realism, movement & stormy seas. A powerful maritime scene.
richard brydges beechey
Anglo-Irish painter & Admiral Richard Brydges Beechey (1808-1895) created maritime scenes, naval art, & portraits. Explore his legacy at the Royal Hibernian Academy.