7456.1

Brief description

HMS Terror and HMS Erebus in Port Louis, Falkland Islands - Captain Crozier of the Terror is going across to Erebus for a conference prior to their departure for Chiloe 1842(?). Artist Peter Foston was commissioned to paint her by a descendant of her commanding Officer, Captain Crozier.

Object number

7456.1

Size

385x280mm + mount 455x355mm

Keywords

art
painting
polar exploration
ship

Keywords - names

Foston Peter
HMS Terror
HMS Erebus
Antarctic
Crozier

Collection

Art