Framed Barrington's Action at St Lucia, 15 December 1778 by Dominic Serres
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Framed Barrington's Action at St Lucia, 15 December 1778 by Dominic Serres
Product Overview:
- Proudly handmade in the USA
- Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
- Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks
- Standard size frame measures approx. 24" x 16"
- Poster size frame measures approx. 36" x 26"
Product Details:
Barrington's Action at St Lucia, 15 December 1778 is a 1780 oil canvas by Dominic Serres the Elder that captures a pivotal West Indies naval clash during the American Revolutionary War. Following France’s formal alliance with the American rebels in 1778, British Rear-Admiral Samuel Barrington swiftly captured the strategic, French-held island of Saint Lucia to monitor enemy movements from its natural harbors. When a vastly superior French fleet under Admiral d'Estaing arrived to recapture the island, Barrington executed a celebrated defensive maneuver by anchoring his seven warships in a tight, impenetrable line across the mouth of the Grand Cul de Sac bay, safely sheltering his vulnerable troop transports behind them. Serres’ dramatic composition highlights the tactical brilliance of this blockade, contrasting the orderly, defensive formation of the British fleet on the right with the advancing line of twelve French warships on the left, capturing the explosive bursts of white cannon smoke that marked the successful repelling of the French assaults.
Perfect For & Popular Uses:
This framed print is perfect for history enthusiasts, American Revolution collectors, military history rooms, patriotic home offices, and history classrooms. Our customers frequently purchase Revolutionary War art prints as retirement gifts for history teachers, military veterans, and American history professors, as well as gifts for Revolutionary War reenactors and colonial history buffs. Popular for Veterans Day gifts, Independence Day decor, Presidents' Day displays, and patriotic man cave or study decorations. The museum-quality giclée print with archival paper and inks, combined with professional framing, creates gallery-worthy wall art suitable for formal living rooms, home libraries, office reception areas, and educational institutions. Many homeschool families and history teachers use these prints to bring American Revolution lessons to life and inspire students about the founding of our nation. Whether you're building a collection of Revolutionary War art or looking for a meaningful patriotic gift, this handmade print celebrates the courage and sacrifice of America's founding generation.
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