Victory’s
Finest Moment is a stunning new limited edition fine
art print by the award winning artist Richard Grenville. Depicting
in the highest detail the moment H.M.S Victory breaks the
line of the combined fleet of Spain and France.
Her sailors high above
haul sails out of the way of the decks as the port cannons
let go a shuddering and devastating broadside into the stern
of Bucentaure, the flag-ship of Vice-Admiral Villeneuve. Such
devastation is inflicted to the French ship immediately rendering
her almost out of action. Villeneuve could only watch in despair
as the battle slowly engulfed the centre and rear of his magnificent
line of ships.
Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson,
in command of His Majesty's fleet from Victory’s quarter
deck, knew full well that a decisive outcome was required
to put an end once and for all to Napoleon Bonaparte’s
planned invasion of England. He had absolute faith in his
crews. Hardened by years at sea, their proven courage under
fire would soon prove their worth. Despite being outnumbered
in ships, men and guns, the Royal Navy triumphed over nineteen
French and Spanish Ships for the loss of none of their own.
On the starboard side
of the Victory (left in the picture) is the French ship Redoubtable.
Her crowded decks under the command of Captain Lucas, it was
from this ship the fatal musket shot was fired, mortally wounding
Lord Nelson.
The decisive result of
this battle indeed denied for good Napoleon Bonaparte’s
chance to invade Great Britain and gave the United Kingdom
an unrivaled rule of the sea that was to last a hundred years.
But on that day 200 years ago, no matter if you were British,
Spanish or French such courage was shown by all. It is fair
to say that all did their duty and to their dying days were
justly proud of the part they played.
Victory’s Finest
Moment is an outstanding and unique tribute to the last great
battle fought by sailing ships and to those who took part.
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Victory's Finest Moment (Standard
print complete with full certificate of authenticity) |
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H.M.S. Victory breaks through
the combined fleet of the Spanish and French at the battle
of Trafalgar 21st of October 1805 |
| Artist: |
Richard Grenville |
| Size of image: |
62cm x 41cm |
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Price: |
£27.50 |
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950 of the 1000 Limited
edition available |
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Victory's Finest Moment (Remarque
edition of this fine art print with certificate of authenticity) |
| Description: |
H.M.S. Victory breaks through
the combined fleet of the Spanish and French at the battle
of Trafalgar 21st of October 1805 |
| Artist: |
Richard Grenville |
| Size of image: |
62cm x 41cm |
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Price: |
£260.00 |
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Just 45
of the 1000 Limited edition available |
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Victory's Finest Moment (Special
Remarque edition of this fine art print with certificate
of authenticity) |
| Description: |
H.M.S. Victory breaks through
the combined fleet of the Spanish and French at the battle
of Trafalgar 21st of October 1805 |
| Artist: |
Richard Grenville |
| Size of image: |
62cm x 41cm |
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Price: |
£480.00 |
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Just 5 of the 1000 Limited
edition available |
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We will contact you directly
and arrange for you to speak with the artist to discuss
your own very special commissioned sketch to be added
to the print |
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