Description: MARINE ARTISTSLondonhistorical marine art Artist-Signed Limited Edition Print on Paper byMAARTEN PLATJE (Dutch, Contemporary)"'Engage the Enemy More Closely': HMS Victory's first broadside at Bucentaure, Trafalgar, 21st October 1805" This is the fourth painting in Maarten Platje's monumental "The Hero" series, depicting HMS Victory and Nelson in the year 1805.It shows what may be seen as the culminating moment of Nelson's life and career, in all senses. His great flagship Victory has led his line of the British fleet into action against the French and Spanish ships, approaching slowly in the light winds and absorbing terrible punishment from the enemy guns.Now, at last, Victory has reached the enemy line and broken through. She is finally able to fire a broadside in return and the French ship Bucentaure receives a devastating blow from Victory's enormous guns. This was surely the turning-point of the battle, justifying Nelson's daring tactics and his faith in the skill and fortitude of his men.Yet just a short while later the admiral was shot and mortally wounded at the point of his greatest triumph; and his legend and immortality confirmed."Engage the Enemy More Closely" was the final signal hoisted by the admiral's flagship as the attack went in and it remained flying throughout the action. Nothing can sum up Nelson's attitude and legend better. Artist-Signed & Numbered Limited Edition Print on Paper Edition of 500Image size: 17 1/8 x 24 inches (43.5 x 61 cm) Paper size: 22 3/4 x 29 inches (58 x 73.5 cm)Available only from Marine Artists, London Free Insurance during deliveryThis print is brand new - never sold or framedPrint supplied unframed, shipped rolled in a strong cardboard tubeShipped world-wide by First-Class, Signed-For Royal Mail serviceImage is strictly artist’s copyright - no reproduction without permissionBuy-it-now price contains VAT @ 20%Edition on canvas and framed pictures (UK only) also available – see options and larger photographs on our website Marine Artists are exclusive agents in Great Britain for the exciting Dutch marine painter Maarten Platje. You may commission your own painting from Maarten Platje through Marine Artists. Contact Charles Mayes for details. Be sure to add me to your favourites list See my other items
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Artist: Maarten Platje
Listed By: Marine Artists, London
Signed?: Signed
Type: Modern - Limited Edition
Style: Realism Marine Art
Material: Offset Lithograph on Paper
Features: Artist-Signed
Production Technique: Offset Lithography
Signed/ Unsigned: Artist-Signed & Numbered Limited Edition
Subject: Historical Marine Art Nelson
Print Surface: Paper
