Surrender of the German Fleet, 1918

© the artist's estate. Image credit: Manx National Heritage

How you can use this image

This image can be used for non-commercial research or private study purposes, and other UK exceptions to copyright permitted to users based in the United Kingdom under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Any other type of use will need to be cleared with the rights holder(s).

Review the copyright credit lines that are located underneath the image, as these indicate who manages the copyright (©) within the artwork, and the photographic rights within the image.

The collection that owns the artwork may have more information on their own website about permitted uses and image licensing options.

Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.

Notes

Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.

Burgess’ meticulous attention to detail is illustrated by the Blue Ensign on HMS 'Phaeton' which she was told to fly on special orders to the fleet, identifying her as a leading vessel. Symbolically the King Orry, the only merchant ship amongst the elite vessels of the amassed British and German navies, is shown apparently leading the surrender of the German Fleet. A quiet overcoming of adversity emanates from the work as we see the ships steaming majestically through the ice cold sea. The work fitted the contemplative but proud mood of the time, becoming a popular colour postcard.

Manx Museum

Douglas

Title

Surrender of the German Fleet, 1918

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 95 x W 130 cm

Accession number

L20221

Work type

Painting

Tags

See a tag that’s incorrect or offensive? Challenge it and notify Art UK.

Help improve Art UK. Tag artworks and verify existing tags by joining the Tagger community.

Normally on display at

Manx Museum

Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 3LY Isle of Man

This venue is open to the public. Not all artworks are on display. If you want to see a particular artwork, please contact the venue.
View venue