This original 1830 painting by Johann Nepomuk Schödlberger features a romantic rocky coast illuminated by moonlight
"That Two Thousand Yard Stare" by Thomas Lea (1944) is a powerful wartime painting depicting the haunting psychological toll of war
He was acquainted with most of the European royalty of the time
and is sure to be admired for many years to come
The Destruction of 'L'Orient' at the Battle of the Nile | George Arnald | 1825 20th Century This original 1830 painting byThe Destruction of 'L'Orient' at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798. On 19 May 1798, Napoleon sailed from Toulon on his hazardous adventure to Egypt, capturing Malta on the way. On 1 August, Nelson sighted Alexandria, with its harbour full of shipping and French flags, although none were ships of the line. When 'Zealous', 74 guns, sighted the French battle fleet anchored in Aboukir Bay, 15 miles east of Alexandria, Nelson, as the Rear Admiral