The Death of Nelson, 1859-64, (1938). Artist: Daniel Maclise

The Death of Nelson, 1859-64, (1938). Artist: Daniel Maclise

2-619-340 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The Death of Nelson, 1859-64. The death of Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1804) at the Battle of Trafalgar. From the collection of the National Museums, Liverpool. Scene on 'HMS Victory' during the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, where the British navy decisively defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet. One of Britain's greatest military figures, Nelson was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of the Nile (1798), Copenhagen (1801) and most famously, Trafalgar where he was fatally wounded by a shot from a French sharpshooter. After a fresco at the Palace of Westminster, London. From World-Famous Paintings edited by J. Greig Pirie [W. & G. Foyle, Ltd, London, 1938.]


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People Information

Creator
  1. Daniel Maclise, attributed to: Irish, British: Artist, painter
Subject
  1. Horatio Nelson: British: Viscount, lord, admiral, naval commander
People Related
  1. J Greig Pirie: : Editor

Category Hierarchy

History & Politics War & Military Wars, Battles & Events

People Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6118x3004
File Size : 53,844kb


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  1. 0580030003
  1. 2-619-340
  1. 2619340

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