Figurehead from the frigate, Prins van Oranje

anonymous, c. 1844

This wooden figure once adorned the bow of a frigate built at the Naval Shipyard in Rotterdam in 1828. Originally called the Waal, the vessel was renamed the Prins van Oranje in 1844. The figurehead, representing upper body armour with an orange sash, dates from this period. The frigate was armed with sixty guns.

  • Artwork typefigurehead
  • Object numberNG-NM-11549
  • Dimensionsheight 195 cm x weight 218.4 kg, height 55 cm, height 140 cm x width 96 cm x depth 70 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Figurehead from the frigate, Prins van Oranje
    • Figurehead

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-11549

  • Description

    Gebeeldhouwd houten schegbeeld in de vorm van een borstharnas met gekroonde helm en oranje sjerp. Afkomstig van het fregat Prins van Oranje.

Creation

  • Creation

    houtsnijder: anonymous, Rotterdam (possibly)

  • Dating

    c. 1844

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • height 195 cm x weight 218.4 kg
    • height 55 cm
    • height 140 cm x width 96 cm x depth 70 cm

This work is about

  • Person

  • Subject

  • Period

    1800 - 1850

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of the Departement van Marine

  • Acquisition

    gift 1900

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Documentatiemap.

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