BookmarkTrafalgar Dawn, the French Perspective
The British fleet as seen at approximately 06.15 Monday 21st October 1805
See below for Details on Trafalgar Dawn, the French Perspective
Exhibited at the European Parliament, May 2011
Click on
the image above or
the images
below to see more detail.
Here we are the first people since eye witnesses to see quite accurately what the men of the Combined Fleet saw from the French flagship Bucentaure. All reported that Nelson's fleet was not in regular order.
On the darker horizon a little after the British sighted the Combined Fleet, "a forest of masts" against the sunrise, the contrary perspective is seen of that fateful dawn. The French and Spanish were not surprised, they knew of the British presence and Vice Admiral Villeneuve had anticipated Nelson's tactics.
I have endeavoured to be faithful to the times and the spirit of the Napoleon's sailors as possible of whom Napoleon said he had always liked his sailors and thought them very brave men. After much reading and research I can only agree completely.
This picture complements the original Trafalgar Dawn, The view from H.M.S. Victory at 06.05, Monday 21st October 1805.
Copyright:
This picture may be copied for educational purposes, please give a credit and where possible a link, thank you.
If in doubt the easy way is to "contact us" first for guidance.
This painting must not be used for commercial purposes until you have the appropriate permission.
By Gordon Frickers 305 x 1219mm (12" x 48"), Oils, Price of the original on application
Contact Us
Contact us to purchase the original or request a print or request information about the original .
Register
Register for appropriate, occasional updates about this site and your preferred topics. You can stay in touch with art. We value your visit.
Prints
Trafalgar Dawn, the French Perspective is available as a fabulous print from our Print Gallery.
To purchase the original or to request a print or information about the original please use this form:
