Resumen:
Nelson Commemorated in Glass Pictures. There are seventy known Nelson glass pictures, most of them published within six months of the hero's death, and in this scholarly book they are illustrated together, in full color, for the first time. Richly colored, with a naive charm, these glass pictures gave expression to the nation's grief, which almost overwhelmed the rejoicing at the great victory of Trafalgar. Half of these pictures represent Nelson, his death and his magnificent funeral, while the remainder are monumental tributes and fantastical, allegorical scenes, such as Nelson falling into the ample bosom of Britannia. The caption of each picture is reproduced in full and for many there are explanatory notes. |
