Contains nudity
Old World Portraits
The Immortality of Nelson
Benjamin West
A dramatic neoclassical allegory celebrating the heroic legacy of Admiral Nelson.
The Apotheosis of Nelson
Benjamin West
1807 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A majestic neoclassical tribute to Lord Nelson, capturing his allegorical ascent within a grand painted architectural framework.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work in walnut and cognac tones — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Aged gold, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted by Benjamin West in 1807, this intricate oil on canvas serves as a monumental tribute to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson. The composition features a central scene of Nelson's apotheosis, or deification, embedded within a masterfully rendered trompe-l'oeil architectural cenotaph. Surrounding the central image are figures of mourning British sailors and soldiers, along with inscriptions and symbolic motifs that commemorate Nelson's historic naval victories.
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