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Trafalgar / Stanfield / 1805
The Battle of Trafalgar
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Media ID 584373
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1805 Napoleonic Stanfield Trafalgar Wars
Mouse Pad
Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.7cm x 12.9cm (9.3" x 5.1")
Estimated Product Size is 23.7cm x 20.2cm (9.3" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning 19th-century print depicts the iconic moment of victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, which took place on October 21, 1805. The battle, a significant event during the Napoleonic Wars, saw the British Royal Navy under Admiral Horatio Nelson emerge triumphant against the combined French and Spanish fleets under the command of Vice-Admiral Pierre Charles Villeneuve and Admiral Fernando Gravina. The print, created by the renowned English painter J.M.W. Turner's protege, J.M.W. Lord Leighton, and later engraved by the talented Scottish artist William Simpson, is based on a painting by the famous English Romantic artist J.M.W. Turner, titled "The Battle of Trafalgar," also known as "The Fighting Temeraire." The original painting, completed in 1837, is now housed in the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London. The image captures the dramatic and chaotic scene of the battle, with the British fleet's flagship, HMS Victory, at the center, surrounded by the smoke and chaos of the engagement. The print also includes the HMS Temeraire, which was towed back to port after the battle, with its flag still flying, symbolizing its last hurrah before being broken up for scrap. The Battle of Trafalgar is considered a turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, as it effectively ended any serious threat of a French invasion of Britain and solidified the British Navy's dominance on the seas. The victory also led to the promotion of Horatio Nelson to the rank of viscount and the title "Lord Nelson," and he became a national hero in Britain. This historic print is a testament to the bravery and determination of the sailors and officers who fought in the Battle of Trafalgar, and it continues to be an important reminder of the rich naval history of the United Kingdom.
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