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The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, beginning of the action, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
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The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, beginning of the action, c.1800 (oil on canvas)
7337692 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, beginning of the action, c.1800 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 121.9x182.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Whitcombe
On 19 May 1798, Napoleon sailed from Toulon on his hazardous adventure to Egypt, capturing Malta on the way. On 1 August, Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sighted Alexandria, with its harbour full of shipping and saw French flags, although none belonged to ships of the line. The French battle fleet was subsequently sighted anchored in Aboukir Bay, 15 miles east of Alexandria, by the British ship 'Zealous', 74 guns. Nelson, in his flagship 'Vanguard', 74 guns, immediately headed there and launched an immediate, late-afternoon attack on the anchored enemy in what subsequently became a devastating night action. The painting shows the scene at 18.30 with the French fleet in starboard-quarter view, anchored and visible across the left half of the picture.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning oil on canvas print by Thomas Whitcombe captures the intense beginning of The Battle of the Nile on 1 August 1798. The scene depicts Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson's fleet sighting Alexandria, with French flags flying in the harbor full of ships. As the British ships approached Aboukir Bay, they spotted the anchored French battle fleet and immediately launched an attack.
The painting showcases the chaos and drama of this historic naval battle, with Nelson's flagship 'Vanguard' leading the charge against the enemy at dusk. The French fleet is depicted in a starboard-quarter view, anchored and ready for battle across the left half of the picture.
Whitcombe's attention to detail and skillful brushwork bring this pivotal moment in history to life, capturing the tension and excitement of naval warfare in stunning clarity. The dynamic composition and vibrant colors draw viewers into the heart of the action, making them feel as though they are witnessing this historic event firsthand.
As one gazes upon this masterpiece, they can almost hear cannons roaring and waves crashing as two mighty fleets clash in a struggle for supremacy on Egypt's shores. It is a testament to both Whitcombe's artistic talent and his ability to capture such a significant moment in time with such precision and emotion.
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