Nelson at Copenhagen | Thomas Davidson | 1897

"On Hostile Ground: The Landing of Nelson at Copenhagen After the Battle" is a dramatic historical painting that depicts the imagined moment when Admiral Horatio Nelson steps ashore in Copenhagen in 1801. Created as the frontispiece for Admiral Lord Charles Beresford’s 1897 book Nelson and his Times, the scene captures Nelson's triumph following the British victory over the Danish fleet. This battle marked the collapse of the Russian-led League of Armed Neutrality—a coalition that threatened to disrupt British naval dominance and cut off crucial Baltic supplies.

Painted to appeal to a broad British audience, the image symbolizes national pride and maritime supremacy, portraying Nelson confidently disembarking onto foreign soil amid the wreckage of war, met by wary Danish defenders. Although fictionalized, the painting reinforces Nelson's legendary status and Britain's naval glory at the turn of the 19th century.

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