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Historical
and Naval Artist: Brian Wood
Military and Naval Art paintings and
Military Art, naval art prints, by leading Australian Military and naval
Historical artist Brian Wood published by Cranston Fine Arts.
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Culloden the Aftermath by Brian Wood.
This is my personal interpretation of the events immediately following the Battle of Culloden. There is no intention to depict either the shores of LochNam-Uarnh, the Highlands, glens or castles with geographic accuracy. Instead I have tried to portray the scenes following the first 3 days of the battle, the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie, the destruction and brutality wreaked upon the Highlands and the real sufferers, women and the innocent. 1 . The battlefield scene represents the time from plundering and butchering the wounded to when the ordinary people were allowed on to collect their dead. In the main central figure I have tried to impart a feeling of stoic dignity in the face of an uncertain future 2. The top section represents the form of Prince Charles. Despite the flames and carnage of Culloden, he is firmly supported in the hand of his Jacobite faithful to his safe exile aboard a French warship. Being mindfull that Clan tartans were not in common usage as uniforms of war at the time, only one tartan has been represented as such, that of the Royal Stewart, and that only to signify Charles claim to the thrones of England and Scotland. With his leaving, the sett fades as does he and his ambition. The burning, smouldering tartans signify the proscription of tartans, kilts, plaids etc by Westminster to discourage further rebellion. 3. With the Clans and their regiments broken, neither the natural barrier of the Highlands nor the great chiefs castles would prevent the poison of Culloden seeping into every glen or the fury of Cumberlands dragoons plundering at will. This is represented in the lower section. Armed with sword, manacles and the noose, these, Cumberlands most pitiless embarked on an orgy of murder, rape and pillage. The abyss of prison or exile awaited those suspected of Jacobite sympathies, the gallows for more serious resistance. Battles are fought and won, or lost, as all battles are, but Cullodens aftermath changed Scottish Highland society forever, ushering in a long period of suffering. This painting is my humble attempt to interpret that tragic period.
Open edition print, signed by the artist. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £60.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs, signed by the artist. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £115.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 40 inches x 30 inches (102cm x 76cm). Price £370.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 36 inches x 26 inches (91cm x 66cm). Price £500.00
ITEM CODE VAR0316
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The End of the Jacobite Dream by Brian Wood.
Charles Edward Stuart on Board a French Warship bound for France, takes his last look at Scotland disappearing from view and reflects over the events of the previous year and what might have been.
Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £90.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £125.00
Limited edition of 50 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £650.00
Original painting by Brian Wood. Image size 36 inches x 28 inches (91cm x 71cm). Price £3800.00
**Signed limited edition of 1150 prints. (3 reduced to clear) Image size 25 inches x 17 inches (64cm x 43cm). Price £55.00
ITEM CODE DHM1008
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HMS Hood Passing Gibraltar by Brian Wood.
The pride of the Royal Navy, HMS Hood, passes Gibraltar on her way to join HMS Prince of Wales at Scapa Flow and onto her short and tragic engagement with the German battleship Bismarck.
Signed edition. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £68.00
Signed limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £125.00
Unsigned edition. Image size 24 inches x 15 inches (61cm x 38cm). Price £30.00
Signed edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £37.00
Unsigned edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
Briggs Presentation edition of 5 prints from the small signed edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £110.00 Features the mounted original signature of Lieutenant Ted Briggs RN (deceased).
Original oil on board painting by Brian Wood. Size 27 inches x 16 inches (69cm x 41cm). Price £1600.00
ITEM CODE DHM0378
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HMS Prince of Wales by Brian Wood.
HMS Prince of Wales is shown firing on the Bismarck and in the background a huge black cloud is all that is left of HMS Hood.
Signed edition print. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £75.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £90.00
Unsigned edition. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £30.00
Signed edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £20.00
Unsigned edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
Original oil on board painting by Brian Wood. Size 27 inches x 16 inches (69cm x 41cm). Price £1600.00
ITEM CODE DHM0379
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HMS Ark Royal by Brian Wood.
HMS Ark Royal part of Force H along with the Battleship HMS Renown and Cruiser HMS Sheffield departs Gibraltar to take part in the search for the Bismarck in the Atlantic. During the hunt HMS Ark Royal, Swordfish mistakenly attack the Royal Navy cruiser HMS Sheffiled. Fortunately, the torpedoes were not primed properly and crusier recieived no major damage. Spotter planes from HMS Ark Royal eventually found the Bismarck. and a attack commenced, crippling the Bismarcks rudder. The damage sustained lead to the rest of the Royal Navy surface fleet catching up with the Bismarck and sinking her. HMS ark Royal returns to the mediteranean. later on 13 November 1941: While on her return to Gibraltar in company with the HMS Malaya, HMS Argus, and HMS Hermione supported by Seven destroyers, HMSArk Royal is attacked by the U-81 under the command of Kapitänleutnant Guggenberger in the Mediterranean., and at 1541, a torpedo strikes the starboard side and the ship immediately takes a 10º list. within 20 minutes this list has increased to 18 degrees and Captain Maund orders all only essential crew to remain aboard with the rest of the crew to abandon ship. Destroyer HMS Legion under the command of Commander R. S. Jessel comes alongside and takes most of her crew on board, leaving 250 crew and t Captain Maund to try and save the ship but they have to also abndon ship, and just 14 hours after the torpedo strike HMS Ark Royal rolls over and sinks. from the entire crew their was only only one fatality,Able Seaman E. Mitchell was killed.
Signed edition. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £68.00
Limited edition of 50 artist proofs Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £125.00 Signed by Lieutenant Commander John William Jock Moffat RN.
Unsigned edition. Image size 24 inches x 14 inches (61cm x 36cm). Price £48.00
Signed edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £37.00
Unsigned edition. Image size 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm). Price £14.00
Limited edition of 200 giclee canvas prints. Image size 30 inches x 20 inches (76cm x 51cm). Price £390.00
Original oil on canvas painting by Brian Wood. Size 30 inches x 18 inches (76cm x 46cm). Price £1700.00
ITEM CODE DHM0439
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HMS Prince of Wales by Brian Wood HMS Prince of Wales is
HMS Ark Royal by Brian Wood. HMS Ark Royal is shown in hot pursuit of the Bismarck.
HMS Rodney by Brian Wood
Destruction of Bismarck complete, and desperately low
on fuel, Rodney turns for home 27th May 1941.
Death of the Bismarck. by Brian Wood
The battered Bismarck fires its final salvos, during the last stage of the
battle, 27th May 1941.
shown firing on the Bismarck and in the
background a huge black cloud is all that is left of HMS Hood.
H.M.A.S. Nizam 1943 by Brian Wood N Class destroyer built at Clydebank in July of 1940.
H.M.A.S.Vampire 1939 by Brian Wood Bombed by Japanese Aircraft east of Ceylon 23.9.42.
H.M.A.S. Manoora 1940 by Brian Wood Armed Merchant Cruiser, sinking an Italian freighter.
H.M.A.S. Hobart 1944 by Brian Wood Leander class cruiser, built at Davenport, October 1934. Sister ships
HMS Leander, HMS Neptune, HMS Orion.
Culloden the Aftermath by Brian Wood This superb Master piece, shows through the eyes and views of Brian Wood,
the events leading up to and after the battle of Culloden the last battle fought
in British soil. This is my personal interpretation of the events immediately following the
Battle of Culloden. There is no intention to depict either the shores of
Loch-Nam-Uamh, the highlands, glens or castles with geographic accuracy. Instead
I have tried to portray the scenes following the first 3 days of battle, the
escape of Bonnie prince Charlie, the destruction and brutality wreaked upon the
Highlands and the real sufferers, women and the innocent.
1. the battlefield scene represent the time from plundering and butchering
the wounded to when the ordinary people were allowed on to collect their dead.
In the main central figure I have tried to impart a feeling of stoic dignity in
the face of an uncertain future. 2. The top section represents the form of Prince Charles. despite the flames
and carnage of Culloden, he is firmly supported in the hand of his Jacobite
faithful to his safe exile aboard a French warship. being mindful than Clan
tartans were not in common usage as uniforms of war at the time, only one tartan
has been represented as such, that of Royal Stuart, and that only signify
Charles claim to the thrones of England and Scotland. With his leaving,
the set fades as does he and his ambition. The burning, smoldering tartans
signify the proscription of tartans. kilts, plaids etc by Westminster to
discourage further rebellion. 3. With the Clans and their regiments broken, neither the natural barrier of
the Highlands nor the great chiefs castles would prevent the poison of Culloden
seeing into every glen or the fury of Cumberland's Dragoons plundering at
will. This is represented in the lower section, Armed with the sword
and the noose, these Cumberland's most pitiless embarked on an orgy of murder
rape and pillage. The abyss of prison or exile awaited those suspected of
Jacobite sympathies, the gallows for more serious resistance. battles are fought and won, or lost as all battles are, but Culloden's
aftermath changed Scottish Highland society forever, ushering in a long period
of suffering. This painting is my humble attempt to interpret that tragic
period. words and thoughts of Brian Wood the Artist.
"The End of the Jacobite Dream" by Brian Wood
Charles Edward Stuart on Board a French Warship bound for France, takes his
last look at Scotland disappearing from view and reflects over the events of the
previous year and what might have been. |
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HMS Hood. Built at Clydebank and launched on the 22nd
August 1918. The pride of the Royal Navy. In the autumn of 1939 she
operated in the North Sea, and it was here she was attacked by JU88,s
and one bomb hit HMS Hood, but it failed to explode and only caused
minor damage. HMS Hood took part in the bombardment of Mers-el-Kibir on
the 3rd July 1940. In company with HMS Prince of Wales, HMS Hood engaged
the German Battleship Bismarck and the Heavy Cruiser Prinz Eugen. in the
Denmark Straits, 24thMay 1941. HMS Hood received several heavy hits and
blew up and sank quickly, only 3 of her crew survived... Displacement
42,100 tons, and after modifications, upto 49,140 tons. Speed 31knots,
and after modifications 28 knots. Main armament 8 15inch Guns, secondary
armament of 12 x 5.5 inch guns
HMS Ark Royal was built by Cammell Laird and launched
on the 13th of April 1937. Displacement of 22,000 tons, had a top speed
of 30.75 knots and carried 72 aircraft. HMS Ark Royal's complement was
1,575 men. She served in the home fleet and south Atlantic in 1939, Home
fleet and Mediterranean 1940 and Force H 1941. on the 13th November 1941
she was torpedoed by U-81 in the western Mediterranean, and while under
tow was lost the following day.
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