Contains disturbing content
Coastal Classics
Nelson Boarding the San Josef at the Battle of Cape St Vincent
George Jones
A spirited 19th-century maritime painting by George Jones depicting the heroic boarding of the San Josef.
Nelson Receiving the Surrender of the 'San Josef' at the Battle of Cape St Vincent
Daniel Orme
1799 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A stirring 18th-century naval scene capturing Admiral Nelson's triumph at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1799 by Daniel Orme, this dramatic oil on canvas captures the climactic moment of the Battle of Cape St Vincent. The work centers on Commodore Horatio Nelson as he receives the surrender of the Spanish ship 'San Josef', surrounded by a dense composition of officers, sailors, and the intricate rigging of the great sailing vessels.
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