The death of Lord Nelson below deck aboard HMS Victory at the battle of Trafalgar. Drawing by A.W. Devis, 1807.

  • Devis, Arthur William, 1762-1822.
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1807
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544909i
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1807

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1 drawing : pencil

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The first sketch for the death of Nelson by Devis, presented by him to G. Clint. Done on board the 'Victory' Bears pencil inscrition top: To A. Cooper with my best wishes - G. Clint, Dec 18, 18..

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Tony Gould (ed.), Cures and curiosities: inside the Wellcome Library, London 2007, p. 141

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Cape Trafalgar, 21 October 1805

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Wellcome Collection 544909i

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