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Antique Framed Print : LORD NELSON / LETTER EMMA
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LORD NELSON / LETTER EMMA
HORATIO, LORD NELSON Part of a letter from the English naval officer to Emma, Lady Hamilton, dated 19 and 20 October 1805, before the Battle of Trafalgar Date: 1758 - 1805
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1758 1805 Dated Emma Hamilton Handwriting Horatio Letter Nelson Trafalgar
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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17cm x 24.4cm (6.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative print showcases a poignant moment in the tumultuous relationship between Horatio, Lord Nelson, and Emma, Lady Hamilton. Dated October 19 and 20, 1805, just before the historic Battle of Trafalgar, this letter offers a glimpse into the depth of their connection. The handwriting on the page is clear and expressive, revealing Nelson's tender feelings for his beloved Emma as he prepares for the climactic battle that would secure his place in history. Born in 1758, Horatio Nelson rose through the ranks of the English Navy to become one of the most celebrated naval officers of his time. His relationship with Emma, who was the wife of Sir William Hamilton, the British Ambassador to Naples, began in 1798. Their passionate affair was the talk of European society, and the couple became notorious for their scandalous behavior. Despite the gossip and scandal, Nelson's devotion to Emma remained unwavering. In this letter, he expresses his longing for her and his desire to be reunited with her after the battle. He writes, "I have been so long without seeing you, that I feel myself quite unequal to the idea of being without you any longer." The Battle of Trafalgar, fought on October 21, 1805, was a decisive victory for the British Navy against the French and Spanish fleets. Nelson was mortally wounded during the battle and died on board his ship, the HMS Victory. Emma was devastated by his death and was later buried next to him in a mausoleum at St. Paul's Cathedral. This letter, now preserved in the National Maritime Museum in London, is a poignant reminder of the human side of one of history's greatest military figures and the enduring power of love.
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