Apotheosis of Nelson | Pierre-Nicolas Legrand de Lérant | 1805

Legrand’s painting blends romanticism and heroism, portraying Admiral Nelson’s ascent to immortality after his death at Trafalgar in 1805. Depicted rising toward Olympus, Nelson is received by Neptune and crowned by Fame, symbolizing his lasting legacy. Below, grieving sailors witness his ascent, while Britannia mourns on the left, embodying Britain’s sorrow. Surrounding gods, including Mars, Hercules, and Minerva, highlight his courage and wisdom. Jupiter presides above, reinforcing Nelson’s divine status. The composition, rich in allegory, honors Nelson’s virtues, though an error in depicting his lost arm was corrected in a later 1818 version.

Frame:

Created from high-quality wood, milled with simple clean lines and presented with a satin finish. Includes an off-white mount that will not discolour or fade with age.

All framed prints feature our premium fine art paper. This is a museum-quality paper which reproduces photography and artworks with exceptional tonality and renders sharp details with consistent flatness and accuracy.

Print: 

For the matted / mounted prints we use a thick 1.4mm window mount cut from premium, textured mountboard. All mounts are "conservation grade", FSC certified, 100% acid free, and will not discolour or fade with age.

• Simple, elegant design
• Premium, fine art paper with a gently textured surface
• Handmade by specialist picture framers
• FSC certified off-white mat / window mount
• Delivered ready for hanging