Framed Print : Trafalgar / French Loss
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Trafalgar / French Loss
The sinking of Admiral Villeneuves flagship
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Media ID 584864
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1805 Admiral Flagship Loss Napoleonic Sinking Trafalgar Villeneuve Wars
18"x14" Modern Frame
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection: "Trafalgar / French Loss" by Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating print depicts the iconic moment from the Battle of Trafalgar, where Admiral Villeneuve's flagship, the "Bucentaur," goes down in flames. Witness history unfold as the French and Spanish fleets face defeat at the hands of Admiral Nelson's British Navy. Each print is meticulously framed in a sleek, contemporary design, ensuring your new piece becomes the centerpiece of any room. Experience the thrill of history with our high-quality framed prints. Order yours today. #Trafalgar #BattleofTrafalgar #HistoricalPrints #MaryEvansPictureLibrary #FramedPrints #HomeDecor #MuseumQualityPrints
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.7cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print captures the moment of triumph and despair at the Battle of Trafalgar, one of the most significant naval engagements in history. The image portrays the sinking of Admiral Pierre Charles Silvestre de Villeneuve's flagship, the "Ville de Paris," on October 21, 1805. The French and Spanish fleet, under the command of Admiral Villeneuve, had sailed from Cádiz with the intention of intercepting a British convoy en route to the Mediterranean. However, they were intercepted by the formidable British fleet led by Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. The Battle of Trafalgar, fought off the southwestern coast of Spain, was a decisive victory for the British. The French and Spanish forces suffered heavy losses, with over 20 ships being destroyed or captured. Among the most significant losses was the "Ville de Paris," which was the flagship of Admiral Villeneuve himself. In this print, we see the moment of its demise, with the British flag flying proudly above the wreckage. Admiral Villeneuve, a veteran of the French Revolutionary Wars, had a distinguished naval career. However, his decision to engage the British fleet in the face of overwhelming odds proved to be a costly mistake. The defeat at Trafalgar marked the end of French naval supremacy and effectively ended any hope of a successful invasion of England. This print is a poignant reminder of the events of that fateful day in October 1805, when the tide of the Napoleonic Wars turned decisively in favor of the British. The sinking of the "Ville de Paris" was a symbol of the French defeat and a testament to the superiority of the British navy.
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