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Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball (1757-1809), 1805-09 (oil on canvas)
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Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball (1757-1809), 1805-09 (oil on canvas)
7337831 Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball (1757-1809), 1805-09 (oil on canvas) by Pickersgill, Henry William (1782-1875); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Henry William Pickersgill
A three-quarter-length portrait to left in rear-admiral's full-dress uniform, 1795-1812. He is depicted wearing cuffs and buttons that are incorrect for a rear-admiral of this period. Ball commanded the Alexander, 74 guns, under Nelson in the Mediterranean, whose flagship he saved from being wrecked in a storm. After participating in the Battle of the Nile, 1798, he was engaged in the blockade of Malta and became the civil commissioner and thus in effect the governor there, when it surrendered in 1801.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38513450
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning portrait captures Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball in all his naval glory, painted by the talented Henry William Pickersgill. Dressed in his full-dress uniform as a rear-admiral from 1795-1812, Ball exudes authority and strength. Despite some inaccuracies in the details of his cuffs and buttons, there is no mistaking the commanding presence he holds.
Known for his valiant efforts during the Battle of the Nile in 1798 and his role as civil commissioner and de facto governor of Malta after its surrender in 1801, Ball's legacy as a skilled naval officer and leader is immortalized in this painting.
The artist has expertly captured Ball's gaze fixed on something beyond the frame, perhaps symbolizing his unwavering focus on duty and service to his country. The brass telescope resting beside him hints at his connection to astronomy and navigation, essential skills for any successful admiral navigating treacherous waters.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this portrait serves as a reminder of Rear-Admiral Sir Alexander John Ball's contributions to British maritime history and honors his enduring legacy as a respected figure within the Royal Navy.
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