Nelson On Board The San Josef Receiving The Sword Of The Spanish Admiral At The Battle Of St Vincent Febry. 14th 1797.
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About Reproduction
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Painting Description
"Nelson on Board the San Josef Receiving the Sword of the Spanish Admiral at the Battle of St Vincent, Febry. 14th 1797" is a historical painting by the British artist Thomas Jones Barker. This artwork captures a pivotal moment in the naval career of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, a renowned figure in British naval history. The painting commemorates the aftermath of the Battle of Cape St. Vincent, a significant naval engagement during the Anglo-Spanish War (1796–1808), which was part of the wider conflicts of the French Revolutionary Wars.
On February 14, 1797, the British fleet under Admiral Sir John Jervis encountered and engaged a larger Spanish fleet off the southwestern coast of Portugal, near Cape St. Vincent. In the course of the battle, Nelson, then a commodore, executed a daring maneuver aboard his ship, HMS Captain. He broke away from the British line of battle and engaged several Spanish ships, including the San Josef. Nelson's ship became entangled with the San Nicolas and the San Josef, leading to a fierce engagement known as "Nelson's Patent Bridge for Boarding First Rates." Nelson led his men from the deck of the San Nicolas onto the San Josef, resulting in the capture of both Spanish ships.
Barker's painting depicts the moment when Nelson, having successfully boarded and taken control of the San Josef, receives the surrendered sword of the defeated Spanish admiral. The scene is dramatized with Nelson at the center, exuding confidence and authority, while the Spanish officers around him are portrayed in a state of submission. The painting is notable for its attention to detail, historical accuracy, and its representation of Nelson's heroism and tactical brilliance.
Thomas Jones Barker (1815–1882) was a Victorian painter known for his historical and military subjects. His works often celebrated British nationalism and military prowess, and this painting is no exception. It was created at a time when the British Empire was at the height of its power, and public interest in the nation's military victories was considerable.
"Nelson on Board the San Josef Receiving the Sword of the Spanish Admiral at the Battle of St Vincent, Febry. 14th 1797" is an important work in the oeuvre of Thomas Jones Barker and serves as a visual document of British naval history. It is a testament to the enduring legacy of Horatio Nelson and his naval victories, which have become an integral part of British cultural heritage. The painting is held in collections that focus on maritime history and the Napoleonic era, and it continues to be studied and admired for its artistic and historical significance.
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Lead Time & Shipping
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