Adml. Nelson's Glorious Victory, near the Mouth of the Nile Aug 1st 1798
A representation of Admiral Nelson’s victory over the French fleet at the mouth of the Nile on 1 August 1798. The ‘Orient’ is probably the burning ship in the centre of the image before she blew up, shown port broadside. The foreground is chaotic with men overboard and crowded on boats. The battle looms in the distance with the British fleet on the right side of the picture. Aquatint.
Technique includes etching.
Technique includes etching.
Object Details
| ID: | PAD5563 |
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| Type: | |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Elmes, William; Fairburn, John |
| Events: | French Revolutionary Wars: Battle of the Nile, 1798 |
| Vessels: | Orient fl.1798 (French navy) |
| Date made: | 1 Aug 1798 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Mount: 171 mm x 225 mm |