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Viscount Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), before the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1854 (oil on canvas)
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Viscount Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), before the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1854 (oil on canvas)
7339092 Viscount Horatio Nelson (1758-1805), before the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1854 (oil on canvas) by Lucy, Charles (1814-73) (after); 38.6x30.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: George Lucy Good, after Charles Lucy
An imaginary full-length portrait to left wearing vice-admiral's undress uniform with the star and ribbon of the Bath, the Neapolitan Order of St Ferdinand, the Turkish Order of the Crescent and German Order of St Joachim and of Merit. His empty sleeve is pinned across and he rests his head on his left hand in contemplation. Nelson is shown sitting at his desk in his day cabin on the 'Victory', on the morning of Trafalgar. On the desk is the codicil to his will, as well as papers, ink well, telescope and hat. The painting is a copy of one of the series of portraits of eminent figures commissioned from Charles Lucy to include men such as Cromwell, Nelson, Bright, Cobden and Gladstone. Lucy submitted his Nelson painting - now in the Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth - to the Royal Academy in 1854, with the title, 'Nelson meditating in the cabin of the Victory previously to the battle of Trafalgar' and also included Tennyson's line, 'mighty seaman, brave and true'. On the reverse of Good's copy is a handwritten inscription: 'Horatio Viscount Nelson KB etc Vice Admiral of the White. Painted by George Lucy Good, from the engraving of the picture done by Charles Lucy in 1854. Some corrections have been made in the uniform etc. G. Lucy Good.'); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This portrait print captures Viscount Horatio Nelson in a moment of contemplation before the historic Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. Painted by George Lucy Good after Charles Lucy, this imaginary full-length depiction showcases Nelson in his vice-admiral's undress uniform adorned with prestigious honors such as the Order of the Bath and the Neapolitan Order of St Ferdinand.
With his empty sleeve pinned across his chest, Nelson is shown sitting at his desk in the day cabin of the 'Victory', surrounded by papers, an inkwell, a telescope, and his iconic hat. The codicil to his will lies prominently on the desk, symbolizing the weighty decisions he faced as a naval commander.
The painting is part of a series commissioned by Charles Lucy featuring eminent figures like Cromwell and Gladstone. In this poignant portrayal titled 'Nelson meditating in the cabin of Victory,' we see a glimpse into the inner thoughts of this mighty seaman who was both brave and true.
As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to a pivotal moment in history when Nelson's strategic brilliance would secure victory for Britain against Napoleon's forces. This print serves as a timeless tribute to one of Britain's greatest naval heroes whose legacy continues to inspire generations.
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