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Captain Waddell Cunningham
Captain Waddell Cunningham 1730-97 (c.1786). Home, Robert 1752 - 1834. Date: 1786 (circa)
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Media ID 13100043
© National Museums NI / MARY EVANS
1786 Cunningham Waddell Worked
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
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Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking oil painting depicts Captain Waddell Cunningham (1730-97), a prominent figure in the maritime world of the late 18th century. The portrait was painted around 1786 by the acclaimed Irish artist Robert Home (1752-1834). Home's masterful use of light and shadow creates an intriguing depth and texture to the image, drawing the viewer's attention to the Captain's stern yet composed expression. Captain Cunningham's career at sea spanned several decades, and he is believed to have worked primarily in the Irish Sea and the North Atlantic. The painting captures him in the prime of his life, dressed in the formal attire of a successful sea captain. The richly textured fabric of his coat and the meticulously rendered details of his waistcoat and cravat speak to the artist's skill in rendering fabric and texture. The painting's muted color palette, dominated by earth tones and deep blues, creates a sense of timelessness and gravitas. The Captain's piercing gaze and strong posture convey a sense of confidence and determination, reflecting the courage and resilience required of those who made their living on the open sea. Robert Home was a prolific and influential artist, known for his portraits of prominent figures from the world of politics, literature, and the military. This painting of Captain Waddell Cunningham is a testament to Home's skill as a painter and to the enduring allure of the sea and the men who sailed upon it.
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