Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
Nelson Receiving the Surrender of the 'San Josef' at the Battle of Cape St Vincent
Daniel Orme
A stirring 18th-century naval scene capturing Admiral Nelson's triumph at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
Nelson Boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent
George Jones
1829 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A spirited 19th-century maritime painting by George Jones depicting the heroic boarding of the San Josef.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Created in 1829 by George Jones, this oil on canvas captures the intense kinetic energy of the 1797 naval engagement at Cape St Vincent. The composition uses dramatic lighting to highlight Horatio Nelson and his crew as they storm the Spanish ship, set against a backdrop of tangled rigging and the chaotic atmosphere of maritime warfare.
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