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The Queen is Dead, flashing the News to all the Warships off Portsmouth (litho)
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The Queen is Dead, flashing the News to all the Warships off Portsmouth (litho)
1040177 The Queen is Dead, flashing the News to all the Warships off Portsmouth (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen is Dead, flashing the News to all the Warships off Portsmouth. Illustration for The Graphic, 2 February 1901.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23054188
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Flashing Joseph Nash Nash Joseph 1808 1878 Naval School News Portsmouth Warships Deaths Queen Victoria
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The Queen is Dead, flashing the News to all the Warships off Portsmouth" captures a poignant moment in history as depicted by Joseph Nash. This lithograph, created in 1901 and now part of a private collection, showcases the solemnity and grandeur surrounding the death of Queen Victoria. In this artwork, we witness a ceremonial scene unfolding on the naval waters near Portsmouth. The warships stand tall and majestic while receiving news of their beloved monarch's passing. As if paying homage to their queen, they are adorned with flags at half-mast. Nash's attention to detail brings this historical event to life. The artist skillfully portrays the somber atmosphere through his use of dark hues and dramatic lighting. Each stroke of his brush conveys both respect for royalty and mourning for a nation's loss. This print serves as a reminder not only of Queen Victoria's significance but also highlights the strong connection between British monarchy and its armed forces. It symbolizes unity in grief as well as loyalty towards one's sovereign. "The Queen is Dead" invites viewers to reflect upon an era when news traveled slowly yet profoundly impacted every corner of society. Through this artwork, we can almost hear whispers spreading across naval ranks while sailors pay their respects to Her Royal Highness who reigned over Great Britain during an extraordinary period in history.
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