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 Aug 1806Aquatint with etching; printed on paper; laid down on paper, the paper backing brought round the edges of the recto | 45.4 x 58.2 cm (image) | RCIN 735124
Not described in Parker. The lettering of the title is faintly and roughly engraved (the letters are not well formed), suggesting the possibility that this example may be a proof impression.
Additional text: [bottom left, below view, the name of one of the British ships:] Polyphemus.
Condition: no fold lines; tear to top edge, repaired before being laid down.
Robert Dodd (1748-1815) (artist) [bottom right of view:] R D / 1806; [bottom centre, below title:] Published by R Dodd No 41 Charing Cross August 1806.
Subject(s)
Royal NavyHMS VictoryHoratio Nelson (1758-1805)Watermark: None visible
Condition: no fold lines; tear to top edge, repaired before being laid down
41.5 x 58.2 cm (neatline)
45.4 x 58.2 cm (image)
48.2 x 63.3 cm (platemark)
50.0 x 64.8 cm (sheet)
Printed title:
VICTORY / This View, represents her Situation in the Gale, that succeeded the Battle of Trafalgar, the remains of the Noble Admiral Lord Nelson on board. [bottom centre, below view]
Additional text:
[bottom left, below view, the name of one of the British ships:] Polyphemus.
Annotations
(Recto) [bottom left, black pencil:] 18; [top left, black pencil:] XV-124. (Verso) [bottom left, black pencil:] 175.ff [in a modern hand:] Cumberlands [sic] XV/124.
George III catalogue entry:
Naval Engagement Representation of the Situation of the Victory in the Gale that succeeded the Battle of Trafalgar, 21.st of Oct.r 1805; the remains of Admiral Lord Nelson on board; by R. Dodd, 1806. [The same entry appears under the heading Trafalgar.]
Subject(s)
Cabo Trafalgar, Andalusia, Spain (36°10'51"N 06°02'01"W)
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