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Horatia Nelson kneeling before her father's tomb, c.1807 (oil on canvas)
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Horatia Nelson kneeling before her father's tomb, c.1807 (oil on canvas)
7337983 Horatia Nelson kneeling before her father's tomb, c.1807 (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Owen
A full-length portrait facing to right in a white dress and drawers, red pumps and a cross on a necklace which is probably made of coral. Horatia is shown on bended right knee at the imaginary tomb of her father.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38286086
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Coral Coral Reef Coral Reefs Corals Crypts Fatherhood Fathers Forlorn Grave Stone Grave Stones Graves Gravestone Gravestones Grief Grieving Headstones Innocence Innocent Innocents Jewellry Kneeled Down Melancholia Melancholy Mournful Necklaces Parental Sepulchre Sepulchres Tomb Stones Tombs Tombstone Tombstones Unhappiness Unhappy Deaths Dying Emotions Jewels Mortality Mourning Passed Away
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Horatia Nelson, the daughter of the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson, is depicted in this poignant painting by William Owen. Kneeling before her father's imaginary tomb, she is dressed in a simple white gown with a cross necklace made of coral around her neck. The expression on her face conveys deep sadness and melancholy as she pays tribute to her father.
The artist captures Horatia's grief and mourning with exquisite detail, from the subtle colors of her attire to the sorrowful look in her eyes. Her posture reflects both reverence for her father's memory and a sense of profound loss.
This painting serves as a powerful reminder of the human side of historical figures like Admiral Nelson. It shows us Horatia not as a symbol or icon, but as a vulnerable young woman grappling with the weight of her father's legacy.
As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to early 19th-century England and invited to share in Horatia's emotions. It is a touching portrayal of familial love and devotion that transcends time and speaks to our universal experience of grief and remembrance.
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