Description: HMS VictoryJ. Alphege Brewer Original c.1915 pencil sketch of HMS Victory by James Alphege Brewer (1862~1946) cut from an old commonplace book. Page measures 133 x 165 mm (roughly 13 x 16.5 or 5 1/4 x 6.5 inches). Light wear & discolouration to paper with following verse penned to rear: How can a man die better Than facing fearful odds.For the ashes of his fathersAnd the temple of his Gods?K.O. Bell 4/11/15 Please see other listings for a watercolour sketch of St. Ives harbour, Cornwall, by Frank Watson Wood cut from the same book. --- HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy. She was ordered in 1758, laid down in 1759, and launched in 1765. With 246 years of service as of 2024, she is the world's oldest naval vessel still in commission. Victory is best known for her role as Horatio, Lord Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. She had previously served as Keppel's flagship at Ushant, Howe's flagship at Cape Spartel and Jervis's flagship at Cape St Vincent. After 1824, she was relegated to the role of harbour ship. In 1922, she was moved to a dry dock at Portsmouth, England, and preserved as a museum ship. She has been the flagship of the First Sea Lord since October 2012. --- James Alphege Brewer (1881-1946) was a well-known early 20th century producer of colour etchings - notably of English and European Cathedrals and churches and other scenes. Family and early life Brewer was born on 24 July 1881, in Kensington, London, the son of Henry William Brewer, noted artist of historical architecture. His brothers included the painter Henry Charles Brewer and the novelist and organist John Francis Brewer.Their grandfather was the historian John Sherren Brewer and their great uncle was E. Cobham Brewer, compiler of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable.Brewer's father and grandfather John Sherren Brewer were notable adherents of the Oxford Movement, inspired by Augustus Pugin. Henry William Brewer and his family, including James Alphege Brewer, became high-profile converts to the Roman Catholic Church. On 23 July 1910, Brewer marries Florence née Lucas at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Acton. Florence was an accomplished painter, and great niece of David Lucas (engraver) who created engravings for John Constable. Brewer and his wife Florence Lucas lived on Avenue Road in Acton throughout their marriage. Henry Charles Brewer also lived in Acton, and the brothers collaborated on many pictures. Professional life Like his brother Henry Charles Brewer, Brewer attended St Charles Catholic College in Kensington, before studying at the Westminster School of Art with Frederick Brown.Brewer exhibited at the Royal Academy of Art and thereafter at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, at the Paris Salon of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, and in the shows of the Royal Cambrian Academy. He was also a member of the Society of Graphic Art, and the Ealing Art Group, where he was first Honorary Art Secretary and then Honorary Art Chairman. Brewer is believed to be the model for his brother Henry Charles's wall paintings created for the Lady Chapel of St Peter's Church, Ealing in 1928. An etching by Brewer, donated in 2023, can also be found in the chapel. Brewer died on February 4, 1946, at the age of 64 and is buried in Acton Cemetery near to his brother, Henry Charles. As it is sometimes difficult to properly judge the look and condition of an item from the description and photos alone, please feel free to bid knowing that you can return the item post free if you are not entirely pleased with your purchase. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.Combined shipping available at cost. Welsh Bridge Books & Collectables is a bricks and mortar shop located alongside the River Severn at Shrewsbury, in a beautiful 16th Century building housing three floors of interesting and eclectic books and collectables for sale. If you're in Shropshire please pop by and say hello! Our location can be found in 'Business Seller Information' below. Thank you.Thank you.
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Type: Drawing
Year of Production: 1915
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Size: Small
Theme: Battle of Trafalgar, Boats, HMS Victory, Maritime, Militaria, Navy, Nelson, Portsmouth, Sea, Ships, Warfare
Style: Illustration Art
Material: Paper, Pencil
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Pencil Drawing
Subject: Navy, Royal Navy, Ships, HMS Victory, Boats, Warfare, Militaria, Battle of Trafalgar
Time Period Produced: 1900-1924
