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Sir John Ross (1777-1856), c.1833 (oil painting)
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Sir John Ross (1777-1856), c.1833 (oil painting)
7295332 Sir John Ross (1777-1856), c.1833 (oil painting) by British School, (19th century); 142.2x114.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: British School
A three-quarter length portrait of Sir John Ross, facing to the right, painted in about 1833. He wears a sealskin coat worn over a black coat with naval civilian buttons and the Swedish Order of the Sword. He holds a chart in his left hand. The background shows a camp setting in the Arctic. Ross's early years with the merchant service slowed his promotion once he rejoined the service he had originally entered and he did not become a lieutenant until 1805. From 1808 he served with de Saumarez in the Baltic and received the Swedish Order of the Sword after serving on their staff. His arctic explorations began in 1814 and in 1818 he went on Parry's expedition. Unfortunately on this occasion he identified a range of mountains in Lancaster Sound which must have been a mirage and when they subsequently proved not to be there his reputation suffered. He was not employed again until 1829 when he went on the Felix Booth expedition in command of the 'Victory' attempting to find the North West passage to the Pacific. He did not return until 1833. In 1839 he went as consul to Stockholm and returned in 1846. Quarrels with others interested in Arctic exploration resulted in his receiving little further employment, and in 1850 he went on an expedition himself at his own expense.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning oil painting captures the essence of Sir John Ross, a renowned British explorer known for his Arctic expeditions in the early 19th century. Painted around 1833, the portrait shows Ross in a three-quarter length pose, clad in a sealskin coat over a black naval civilian jacket adorned with buttons and the Swedish Order of the Sword.
In his left hand, Ross holds a chart, symbolizing his dedication to exploration and discovery. The background depicts an Arctic camp setting, highlighting Ross's adventurous spirit and determination to push boundaries.
Ross's career was marked by both triumphs and setbacks. Despite facing challenges and controversies during his expeditions, including misidentifying mirages as mountain ranges, he continued to pursue his passion for exploration.
From serving in the merchant service to leading expeditions in search of the Northwest Passage, Sir John Ross made significant contributions to maritime history. His legacy lives on through this portrait at the National Maritime Museum in London.
Through this painting, viewers are transported back in time to witness the courage and resilience of one of Britain's most celebrated explorers. Sir John Ross's story serves as an inspiration for all who dare to venture into uncharted territories in pursuit of knowledge and adventure.
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