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The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas)
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The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas)
7337699 The Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, c.1836 (oil on canvas) by Chambers, George the Elder (1803-40); 73.7x120.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: George Chambers, Senior; after Clarkson Stanfield
Painted some thirty years after the event, this shows the battle at about 14.30 in the afternoon and is a copy of Clarkson Stanfield's very large canvas painted for the United Service Club, Pall Mall, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1836. It is an unusual interpretation of the battle, viewed from the lee rather than the weather side of the British fleet, with sky occupying three-quarters of the picture. The 'Victory', in starboard-bow view is in the centre right of the picture, with the 'Redoutable' and 'Temeraire' side by side and port bow view. Beyond the 'Temeraire' the 'Fougeux' starboard bow view is shown being raked from astern by the 'Mars' whose port bow is visible. The foreground focuses on the dramatic effects of wreckage with shipwrecked sailors clinging to floating spars and other debris. On the left, the jagged part of a mast is visible with French sailors clinging to it. A British boat hovers close by, attempting to take the sailors off. In the central foreground a sailor clutching a boat-hook stands in the bow of a boat. On the right more wreckage is in front of the 'Santissima Trinidad', shown stern-on and half into the picture. On the far left of the picture is the 'Royal Sovereign' in starboard-bow view, beside the 'Santa Ana' in port-bow view. Beyond these two are the sterns of the 'Belleisle', a British ship, and the French 'Achille'. On the right side of the picture and beyond the 'Victory's' bow, the 'Conqueror' is firing into the 'Bucentaure', shown in starboard-quarter view. To starboard of her the 'Neptune' is in port-quarter view with part of the stern of the 'Leviathan' seen beyond her. The original Stanfield painting was done as a pendant to George Jone's equally large view of Waterloo (1820). Both are still in the United Service Club building, London (which now houses the Institute of Directors). It is not clear why Chambers made this rather mechanical copy - it is possible it was for a member of the Club. It is signed 'G Chambers'.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This stunning print captures the intense and dramatic Battle of Trafalgar, which took place on 21 October 1805. Painted by George Chambers, Senior, around thirty years after the event, this piece is a copy of Clarkson Stanfield's original canvas. The scene depicts the battle at approximately 14:30 in the afternoon, showcasing a unique perspective from the lee side of the British fleet.
The focal point of the painting is the HMS Victory in starboard-bow view, surrounded by other ships such as Redoutable and Temeraire. The sky dominates three-quarters of the picture, adding to its grandeur and intensity. The foreground is filled with wreckage and shipwrecked sailors desperately clinging to debris for survival.
Chambers' attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this artwork - from individual sailors struggling amidst chaos to ships engaging in fierce combat. This piece serves as a historical record of one of Britain's most famous naval victories and pays homage to those who fought bravely during that fateful day.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this print invites viewers to step back in time and witness firsthand the epic Battle of Trafalgar through an artist's eyes. It stands as a testament to courage, sacrifice, and triumph against all odds.
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