The Battle of Trafalgar | Thomas Buttersworth | 19th Century

Regular price £55.00

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Size: 16"x12"
Frame Style: Black Frame

The painting depicts the Battle of Trafalgar, a significant naval engagement fought on 21 October 1805, during the Napoleonic Wars. The scene is charged with action and drama, capturing both the beginning and the end of the battle. The sea is tumultuous, with high waves indicating the battle’s violent nature under a stormy and foreboding sky. Dominating the foreground are several large ships engaged in combat, likely representing the British Royal Navy and the allied fleets of France and Spain. Their sails are full and cannons fire, enveloping the ships in smoke. Flags of different nations can be seen flying high, indicating the nationalities of the vessels engaged in this pivotal conflict.

 

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