Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Commodore Nelson capturing the San Nicholas and San Josef
Watercolour
ca. 1797 (made)
ca. 1797 (made)
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Watercolour featuring several fully rigged ships beneath a cloudy grey sky. A number of the ships are flying British flags and are in pursiut of the San Nicolas and the San Josef. Many of the masts have been shot through with cannon fire.
Object details
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| Title | Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Commodore Nelson capturing the San Nicholas and San Josef (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Watercolour |
| Brief description | Watercolour, 'Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Commodore Nelson capturing the San Nicholas and San Josef', John Thomas Serres, Great Britain, ca. 1797 |
| Physical description | Watercolour featuring several fully rigged ships beneath a cloudy grey sky. A number of the ships are flying British flags and are in pursiut of the San Nicolas and the San Josef. Many of the masts have been shot through with cannon fire. |
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| Accession number | 1613-1871 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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