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Nicholas Pocock

Nicholas Pocock (1740 - 1821) was active/lived in United Kingdom, England.  Nicholas Pocock is 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 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 moved to London, where his reputation and contacts continued to grow. He was a favourite of Samuel Hood   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 3325 characters.]  Artist bio

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