Antique Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson First Farewell Chromolithograph Print 1926

This fabulous chromolithograph by British/Irish artist George William Joy depicts Admiral Nelson as a young midshipman, leaving for duty for the first time. Nelson's farewell to his grandmother was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1883 under the longer title "Thirty Years Before Trafalgar, Nelson's First Farewell. It imagines the 13-year-old Nelson, whose mother died when he was nine, dressed in his new midshipman's uniform and saying farewell to his grandmother on his first departure for sea in 1771. The original oil is in the main entrance hall of the royal Hospital School at Holbrook, Suffolk. One of Britain's greatest military figures, Admiral Nelson [1758-1805] was the victor at a number of naval battles in the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of the Nile [1798], Copenhagen [1801] and most famously, Trafalgar [1805] where he was fatally wounded. This marvelous print was produced in 1926. Wavy glass is original and correlates to the 1926 date. Frame is original, but appears to have been repainted, as there are no losses. Measurements for this fabulous creation are: Height from top to bottom of frame=31-1/2 inches, Width side to side=25-1/2 inches, Depth from front to back=1-1/2 inches. This marvelous print has been well cared for, gently displayed and is in excellent antique condition, free from foxing, discolorations, tears, damage or repairs. The wavy glass which was typical of the 1920s is free from chips, cracks or other imperfections. The frame is original to the period, but most likely was repainted at some point as there are no losses. This awesome print of Admiral Nelson's First Farewell is the perfect addition to your maritime collection, particularly if you admire this British admiral!