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Napoleonic Wars (1803-15)
Views of naval engagements and maps of battles
Battle of Trafalgar, 1805 (Cabo Trafalgar, Andalusia, Spain) 36°10'51"N 06°02'01"W
published Mar 1806Aquatint with etching and engraving; printed on paper; laid down on paper, the paper backing brought round the edges of the recto | 48.3 x 71.4 cm (image) | RCIN 735121.a
This view shows the forward ships of the British fleet, all flying the White Ensign (a red St George's Cross on a white field with the Union Flag in the upper canton; Nelson had been promoted to Vice-Admiral of the White on 23 April 1804), engaging with the French ships, seen here in the background.
This is the first of four views (Plates 1 and 2 are unnumbered in this set) by Dodd of the Battle of Trafalgar. The companion prints are at RCINs 735121.b,c,d. These appear to be the originals of the views described in Parker 175.a which refers to a reprint made in 1843 by J.W. Laird. Laird's views, which appear to be a restrike from the original copperplates, were apparently reprinted about 1960.
Dedication: [bottom, below title:] To my Country Men, These Prints, descriptive of the ever memorable attack on the Combined Fleets of France and Spain by the British Fleet, under the Command / of the Illustrious Lord Nelson, as a Monument and tribute of respect to his Memory, is with the greatest deference submitted, By their Obed,,t humble Servant, / Robt Dodd.
Condition: no fold lines; small tear to bottom edge. Verso: induced discolouration; heavy brown staining to left edge, perhaps from a frame.
Robert Dodd (1748-1815) (artist and publisher) [bottom left, below edge of view:] Painted by R. Dodd; [bottom centre, below dedication:] Published by R. Dodd, 41 Charing Cross; 6 Doors from the Admiralty March, 1806.
Subject(s)
Royal NavyHoratio Nelson (1758-1805)Navy-FranceWartemark: On print?, cropped: SMITH [and] 180[?]
Condition: no fold lines; small tear to bottom edge. Verso: induced discolouration; heavy brown staining to left edge, perhaps from a frame
45.0 x 71.4 cm (neatline)
48.3 x 71.4 cm (image)
51.7 x 76.7 cm (platemark)
53.4 x 78.3 cm (sheet)
Printed title:
BATTLE of TRAFALGAR, VAN DIVISION. [bottom, below view]
Dedication:
[bottom, below title:] To my Country Men, These Prints, descriptive of the ever memorable attack on the Combined Fleets of France and Spain by the British Fleet, under the Command / of the Illustrious Lord Nelson, as a Monument and tribute of respect to his Memory, is with the greatest deference submitted, By their Obed,,t humble Servant, / Robt Dodd.
Annotations:
(Recto) [bottom left, black pencil:] 20; [top left, black pencil:] XV-121-a. (Verso) [bottom left, black pencil:] 175.a.(1); [centre, black pencil:] 20; [centre, black pencil, obscured by paper backing:] 20.
George III catalogue entry:
Naval Engagement Four views of the Battle of Trafalgar on the 21.st of Oct. 1805: by R. Dodd, 1806. [The same entry occurs under the heading Trafalgar.]
Subject(s)
Cabo Trafalgar, Andalusia, Spain (36°10'51"N 06°02'01"W)
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