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Antique Framed Print : Nelsons Signal
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Nelsons Signal
Before the battle, Nelson sends his famous signal : England expects every man to do his duty
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1805 Expects Napoleonic Nelson Sends Signal Trafalgar Wars
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 17.1cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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October 1805: The Calm Before the Storm - Admiral Horatio Nelson and His Famous Signal at the Battle of Trafalgar Amidst the tranquil waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the British fleet, under the command of Vice Admiral Lord Nelson, prepared for the climactic encounter that would come to be known as the Battle of Trafalgar. The year was 1805, and the Napoleonic Wars raged on, pitting the formidable forces of the French and Spanish Empires against the might of the British Royal Navy. In this evocative image from Mary Evans Picture Library, we witness a pivotal moment before the battle, as Nelson sends his now-famous signal to his fleet: 'England expects every man to do his duty.' The sun casts a golden glow upon the scene, the calm before the storm, as the British ships, anchored in a tight formation, await the approaching enemy. Nelson, a hero of the British Empire and a man of unwavering determination, stands confidently on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS Victory. With one hand, he points towards the signal mast, delivering the order that would soon galvanize his men into action. The significance of this moment, as the British fleet prepared to face the combined might of the French and Spanish forces, would go down in history as a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars. The Battle of Trafalgar, which ensued on October 21, 1805, would prove to be a decisive victory for the British, resulting in the capture or destruction of the combined French and Spanish fleets. Nelson's signal, 'England expects every man to do his duty,' would become a rallying cry for the British forces and a testament to the indomitable spirit that defined the era. This image, capturing the calm before the storm, serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination that shaped the course of history during the Napoleonic Wars.
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