Contains nudity
Figure Studies
The Apotheosis of Nelson
Benjamin West
A majestic neoclassical tribute to Lord Nelson, capturing his allegorical ascent within a grand painted architectural framework.
The Immortality of Nelson
Benjamin West
1807 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A dramatic neoclassical allegory celebrating the heroic legacy of Admiral Nelson.
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A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1807 by Benjamin West, this grand neoclassical work depicts the apotheosis of Horatio Nelson. Britannia and Neptune cradle the fallen hero amidst a host of mythological figures and symbols of victory, capturing the national mourning and deification that followed the Battle of Trafalgar. The composition is rich with maritime symbolism, including a British lion and the trident of Neptune.
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