Neptune drawn by Sea Horses, and preceded by Tritons bearing Emblematic Devices supporting his favourite son Admiral Lord Nelson in his Last Moments

Picture transfer-printed on glass depicting the dying Nelson supported by Neptune in his sea car. To the right are three tritons; two hold banners inscribed 'BATTLE Off the NILE' and 'BATTLE off COPENHAGEN', a third holds a model ship with 'VICTORY' on the stern. To the left is a Nereid with a cloth inscribed 'SANTISSIMA TRINIDAD, LE NEPTUNO, LE REDOUTABLE, LE SANTA ANNA, LE PLUTON, EL MONARCA &C' (the names of vessels captured at Trafalgar). Inscribed across the base is 'NEPTUNE drawn by Sea Horses, and preceded by TRITONS bearing Emblematic Devices, Supporting his favorite Son ADMIRAL LORD NELSON in his Last Moments'. The picture is in a gilt wooden frame.
Close

Your Request

If an item is shown as “offsite”, please allow eight days for your order to be processed. For further information, please contact Archive staff:

Email:
Tel: (during Library opening hours)

Click “Continue” below to continue processing your order with the Library team.

Continue