Admiral Nelson falling into the Arms of Victory

Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting Nelson on the deck of 'Victory', supported by a kneeling figure representing Victory (left) with helmet and shield. Hope holds his hand. A cherub on the left with ships in action below. He holds a scroll inscribed: 'Victory fifteen sail has already struck'. Inscribed across the base 'ADMIRAL NELSON falling into the Arms of VICTORY The Rt. Honble. Vice Admiral Lord Viscount NELSON, Duke of BRONTE who was mortally WOUNDED by a MUSKET SHOT in the left Breast in the Action of the 21. Oct. 1805 off Cape TRAFALGAR, with the Combined Fleets of FRANCE & SPAIN, when 19 Sail of the LINE was Taken, Sunk or Destroy'd, to the GLORY of BRITISH SAILORS.' Mounted in a contemporary black beaded frame.

Object Details

ID: GGG0495
Type: Picture on glass
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Hinton, I.
Events: Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Trafalgar, 1805
Date made: 12 Dec 1805
People: Nelson, Horatio
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 305 x 405 x 25 mm