The Naval Battle of Cape St Vincent | Antoine Léon Morel-Fatio | 1842
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Warships converge beneath a stormy sky, with the central vessel’s diagonal spars and torn canvas forming a striking knot of movement. Light breaks across the water from the left, setting the dark hulls against a luminous haze of smoke. Morel-Fatio commemorates the Portuguese naval battle of July 1833, when Charles Napier’s Liberal squadron defeated the Miguelist fleet. The painting balances the descriptive detail of ships at close quarters with an atmosphere that makes the engagement feel immediate and unstable.
Print:
A premium quality heavyweight (200gsm) fine art paper with a smooth matte finish. All unframed prints include a 0.25 inch white border.
Our Eco Credentials Include:
- FSC approved or sustainably sourced paper
- Printed using water-based inks
- Local fulfilment reduces delivery distances
Sizes:
16 × 10 inches — 40.6 × 25.4 cm
24 × 14 inches — 61.0 × 35.6 cm
