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THOMAS ROWLANDSON (1757-1827)
The Glorious Victory obtained over the French Fleet off the Nile, 1st of August 1798 by the Gallant Admiral Lord Nelson of the Nile
15 Oct 1798RCIN 810502
On 1 August 1798, ships of the Royal Navy under Admiral Nelson defeated the French fleet in the Battle of the Nile. News of the victory reached a delighted London in October. The darkened condition of this print, which has been framed and has suffered from light exposure, is testimony to the country’s eagerness to celebrate Nelson’s victory.
Cat. 46
