Lot 386: Bevan, Irwin John David, (British) 1852-1940, two

Bevan, Irwin John David, (British) 1852-1940, two watercolours depicting maritime battles, each watercolour with a handwritten excerpt to verso from James's Naval History explaining each event depicted. The first watercolour entitled Admiral Sir G.B Rodneys Action 9th April 1782, the second watercolour entitled Battle of the Nile 1st August 1798.

Excerpt reads: The fight continued for some hours with great obstinacy and his Royal Highness was in the utmost danger. Several persons of distinction were killed on board his ship, particularly the Earl of Falmouth the Kings favourite, Lord Muskerry, M. Boyle, son to the Earl of Corke with one ball so near the Duke that he was covered with their blood and brains about one, the Dutch Admiral blew up with a prodigious noise.