Warships on a Calm Sea | John Ward | 19th Century 20th Century To this end

To this end

The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval engagement between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish Navies during the War of the Third Coalition of the Napoleonic Wars

This fine art print captures the powerful drama of a shipwreck in a tumultuous sea

which was engraved by Boydell in 1753

Commanded by Captain James Talbot

Warships on a Calm Sea | John Ward | 19th Century 20th Century To this endWarships on a Calm Sea by John Ward of Hull (17981849) depicts a serene maritime vista in which a fleet of naval vessels lies at anchor upon still waters. The artists precise handling of light and atmosphere emphasizes the imposing scale and architectural grandeur of the ships of the line, their sails poised in quiet readiness. Smaller craft and a rowing boat introduce a human element, offering contrast to the stately calm of the larger warships.