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George Arnald
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George Arnald was a British painter who specialised in landscapes, including topographical views to illustrated county histories. He is best known for his celebrated painting depicting the Battle of the Nile.
Selfportrait of George Arnald in his studio, 1831
Selfportrait of George Arnald in his studio, 1831
The Destruction of 'L'Orient' at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798 by George Arnald, 1825–27. 1855 × 2690 mm
The Destruction of 'L'Orient' at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798 by George Arnald, 1825–27. 1855 × 2690 mm
French ship Orient (1791)
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Orient was an Océan-class 118-gun ship of the line of the French Navy, famous for her role as flagship of the French fleet at the Battle of the Nile in August 1798, and for her spectacular destruction that day when her magazine exploded. The event was commemorated by numerous poems and paintings.
Battle of the Nile, August 1st 1798 at 10 pm, by Thomas Luny. Orient is depicted aflame at the centre left.
Battle of the Nile, August 1st 1798 at 10 pm, by Thomas Luny. Orient is depicted aflame at the centre left.
The destruction of L'Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, painting by George Arnald, on display at the National Maritime Museum.
The destruction of L'Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, painting by George Arnald, on display at the National Maritime Museum.
The Battle of the Nile, August 1st 1798, painting by Thomas Whitcombe
The Battle of the Nile, August 1st 1798, painting by Thomas Whitcombe
The Battle of the Nile, engraving by Thomas Whitcombe
The Battle of the Nile, engraving by Thomas Whitcombe