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Early 19th Century Original 1840 Ackermann, Knell Antique Naval Maritime Engraving Hms Cyclops Steam Frigate
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Early 19th Century Original 1840 Ackermann, Knell Antique Naval Maritime Engraving Hms Cyclops Steam Frigate

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Title: HMS Cyclops Steam Frigate 1840 – Ackermann – Antique Naval Maritime Print

Type of Artwork: Antique 19th Century Naval Engraving / Print

Artist: After William Adolphus Knell (1802–1875).

Engraver: Henry Papprill.

Title: This View of Her Majesty's Steam Frigate Cyclops, off Spithead, under Admiralty Orders.

Date of Publication: 2 March 1840.

Publisher: Ackermann & Company, 96 Strand, London.

Surface: Paper. Further examination required to confirm whether mounted or laid down.

Medium: Monochrome printed engraving or etching, believed to be an example of the original 19th-century publication. Printing technique and period impression not independently verified.

Details: A historically interesting British naval print depicting HMS Cyclops, one of the Royal Navy's early steam-powered paddle frigates, navigating rough seas off Spithead.

The vessel is shown under sail and steam, with its distinctive paddle-wheel housing, funnels and extensive rigging. A small boat carrying passengers occupies the foreground.

The original composition was painted by the celebrated British marine artist William Adolphus Knell and engraved by Henry Papprill.

Published in London on 2 March 1840 by Ackermann & Company, the print is dedicated to Sir William Symonds, Surveyor of the Navy, and identifies Captain Horatio Thomas Austin RN as commanding officer.

The lower margin contains the original printed title, dedication and technical specifications of the vessel.

An example of this composition is held in the collection of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, reference PAH9238.

Condition: Poor antique condition, with extensive surface deterioration, discolouration, spotting, abrasion, creasing, tears and areas of loss, particularly across the sky and upper edge. There are also signs of surface lifting and damage around the margins. Sold as found, without restoration. Please examine all photographs carefully.

Size: 48 x 42 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
0.02cm (0.01")
Declaration

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Naval Maritime Engraving to the 1800s.

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SA1241451
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Description
Title: HMS Cyclops Steam Frigate 1840 – Ackermann – Antique Naval Maritime Print

Type of Artwork: Antique 19th Century Naval Engraving / Print

Artist: After William Adolphus Knell (1802–1875).

Engraver: Henry Papprill.

fig 1. An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Original 1840 Ackermann, Knell Antique Naval Maritime Engraving Hms Cyclops Steam Frigate

Title: This View of Her Majesty's Steam Frigate Cyclops, off Spithead, under Admiralty Orders.

Date of Publication: 2 March 1840.

Publisher: Ackermann & Company, 96 Strand, London.

Surface: Paper. Further examination required to confirm whether mounted or laid down.

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Medium: Monochrome printed engraving or etching, believed to be an example of the original 19th-century publication.
Strickland & Russell

Printing technique and period impression not independently verified.

fig 2. An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom.
fig 2. Early 19th Century Original 1840 Ackermann, Knell Antique Naval Maritime Engraving Hms Cyclops Steam Frigate

Details: A historically interesting British naval print depicting HMS Cyclops, one of the Royal Navy's early steam-powered paddle frigates, navigating rough seas off Spithead.

The vessel is shown under sail and steam, with its distinctive paddle-wheel housing, funnels and extensive rigging. A small boat carrying passengers occupies the foreground.

fig 3. An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom.
fig 3. Early 19th Century Original 1840 Ackermann, Knell Antique Naval Maritime Engraving Hms Cyclops Steam Frigate

The original composition was painted by the celebrated British marine artist William Adolphus Knell and engraved by Henry Papprill.

Published in London on 2 March 1840 by Ackermann & Company, the print is dedicated to Sir William Symonds, Surveyor of the Navy, and identifies Captain Horatio Thomas Austin RN as commanding officer.

fig 4. An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom.
fig 4. Early 19th Century Original 1840 Ackermann, Knell Antique Naval Maritime Engraving Hms Cyclops Steam Frigate

The lower margin contains the original printed title, dedication and technical specifications of the vessel.

An example of this composition is held in the collection of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, reference PAH9238.

fig 5. An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom.
fig 5. Early 19th Century Original 1840 Ackermann, Knell Antique Naval Maritime Engraving Hms Cyclops Steam Frigate

Condition: Poor antique condition, with extensive surface deterioration, discolouration, spotting, abrasion, creasing, tears and areas of loss, particularly across the sky and upper edge. There are also signs of surface lifting and damage around the margins. Sold as found, without restoration. Please examine all photographs carefully.

Size: 48 x 42 cm

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
0.02cm (0.01")
Date of Manufacture

Strickland & Russell has dated this Antique Naval Maritime Engraving to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1241451
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An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom.
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Archive I An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom.

Early 19th Century Original 1840 Ackermann, Knell Antique Naval Maritime Engraving Hms Cyclops Steam Frigate

Archive II An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom. View II
Archive III An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom. View III
Archive IV An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom. View IV
Archive V An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom. View V
Archive VI An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom. View VI
Archive VII An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom. View VII
Archive VIII An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom. View VIII
Archive IX An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom. View IX
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An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom.
Early 19th Century Original 1840 Ackermann, Knell Antique Naval Maritime Engraving HMS Cyclops Steam Frigate
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An 1840 monochrome naval engraving depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough seas with printed historical captions at the bottom.
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  • ObjectFine Art Print
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEarly Victorian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourMonochrome Grey
  • MotifsSteam frigate, Ocean waves, Rowboat, Typography inscription
  • SizeH 42 cm (17 in) x W 48 cm (19 in) x D 0.02 cm (0 in)

This early Victorian fine art print is an original 1840 monochrome grey paper engraving by Ackermann and Company, depicting the steam frigate HMS Cyclops on rough ocean waves. The imagery shows the naval vessel under sail and steam with tall masts, complex rigging, a central funnel, and a paddle-wheel housing, alongside a smaller rowboat and detailed typography inscriptions in the lower margin. The piece displays visible signs of age including surface deterioration, discolouration, spotting, abrasions, creasing, tears, and areas of loss across the upper edge and sky. Measuring 42 cm high, 48 cm wide, and 0.02 cm deep, the artwork suits placement above a sideboard in a gentleman's library or study. Collectors of antique maritime items appreciate this piece for its historic depiction of early British steam-powered paddle frigates, based on a painting by William Adolphus Knell and engraved by Henry Papprill. The publication details date from March 1840, including dedications to Sir William Symonds and reference to Captain Horatio Thomas Austin. The monochrome ink medium on paper maintains its historic appearance despite the extensive surface wear and lack of restoration. Displaying this framed print creates a traditional focal point in heritage interiors, naval collections, or classical study spaces.

FAQs

A 19th-century naval engraving is a print produced from an etched or engraved metal plate depicting naval vessels, seafaring events, or maritime landscapes, often published to document naval history and steam technology during the Victorian era.

Prints from this period were typically produced using aquatint, steel engraving, or lithographic techniques on heavy woven rag paper, often accompanied by hand-inked details or printed typographic inscriptions along the margins.

Authentic prints feature plate impressions along the border, period publication lines detailing the publisher name and release date, and natural paper characteristics such as slight age-toning or foxing.

These historical prints function well as focal points in a study, library, or hallway, framed within classic wood mouldings or modern mountings to contrast historic subject matter with modern decor.

Preserve antique paper prints by placing them behind UV-protective glass with acid-free mounting boards, keeping them away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and direct heat sources to prevent discolouration.
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