艺术流派
Unknown Movement
创作媒介
Unknown Medium
作品信息
艺术家
Benjamin West
创作年代
1806
地点
London, United Kingdom
作品描述
The Death of Nelson is a painting by the American artist Benjamin West dated 1806. It depicts the moment of Admiral Horatio Nelson's death during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, capturing the dramatic scene with a focus on Nelson's final moments. The composition emphasizes the emotional impact of the event, with Nelson portrayed in a heroic pose, surrounded by his officers and the chaos of battle.