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Within days of Argentine forces invading and occupying the Falkland Islands, the British had dispatched a hastily assembled Task Force to the south Atlantic. Their mission was simple but dangerous: they must retake the islands. And just 74 days later, on 14 June 1982, that’s exactly what they achieved when the last of the Argentine garrison surrendered to Major General Jeremy Moore RM, Commander of the British Land Forces.
Three decades later, the monumental battle to retake the islands still resonates and this well-known piece by Robert Taylor, painted shortly after the event, encapsulates the scene as just one part of the Task Force heads into the south Atlantic. The flagship, HMS Hermes, prepares to launch her Sea Harriers whilst a Sea King stands off. The frigate HMS Arrow, in the foreground, ploughs into the swell, whilst the Type 42 destroyer HMS Sheffield keeps station off the port beam. Following are the destroyer HMS Glamorgan, the RFA Olna, a Fleet Auxiliary tanker and the RFA Resource, a munitions and stores supply vessel.
Few paintings so aptly sum up the Task Force so well; this is one for all collectors with a historical interest in this resourceful and brilliantly conducted military campaign. Each print in the edition has been personally signed by the artist and by:
The Falklands War began on 2 April 1982, when Argentine forces invaded the Falkland Islands. Following this, they occupied South Georgia the very next day. In response, the British government hastily dispatched a naval Task Force to the South Atlantic. Their mission was simple but incredibly dangerous: they had to retake the islands. This limited edition print by Robert Taylor captures the sheer scale of that naval operation. If you are a collector of military history, you can explore our full Falklands War limited edition print collection in the gallery.
Robert Taylor painted this well-known piece shortly after the conflict ended. It remains a definitive portrayal of the Task Force heading into the swell of the South Atlantic. Significantly, each copy in this edition carries the personal signature of Major General Sir Jeremy Moore. As the Commander of the British Land Forces, Moore accepted the final Argentine surrender on 14 June 1982. This limited edition print offers a direct link to the man who led the ground victory.
The artwork provides a detailed look at the diverse ships involved in the campaign. In the foreground, the frigate HMS Arrow ploughs through the heavy South Atlantic waves. Meanwhile, the flagship HMS Hermes prepares to launch her Sea Harriers. The Type 42 destroyer HMS Sheffield keeps station off the port beam, unaware of the tragedy that would later strike the vessel. Following behind are the destroyer HMS Glamorgan and the RFA tankers Olna and Resource. This limited edition print aptly sums up the logistical and combat strength of the fleet.
The campaign lasted 74 days and ended with the total return of the islands to British control. Indeed, the victory required a resourceful and brilliantly conducted military effort across thousands of miles. The conflict claimed the lives of 255 British and 649 Argentine personnel. Consequently, this painting serves as a memorial to the effort and sacrifice made during those ten weeks. For more technical details on the aircraft depicted, you can visit the Fleet Air Arm Museum.
Few paintings capture the atmosphere of the Task Force as effectively as this piece. Moreover, the presence of Major General Moore’s signature makes it a premier investment for serious collectors. Finally, Robert Taylor is famous for his technical accuracy and ability to portray the power of the sea. Therefore, adding this limited edition print to your collection preserves a vital moment in British naval history. Shop our gallery today to secure this signed masterpiece.
| Dimensions | 67.31 × 50.16 cm |
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| Print Type | Signed and Numbered, Artists Proof |
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