Gillray ; James, The Death of Admiral Lord Nelson_ in the moment of Victory. Original antique engraving from Gillray’s original copper plate. Published for the Bohn Edition of 1851. Later colour.

A popular design in the 18th century was to dramatize in a theatrical pose the death of a victor in the moment of glory.

So Nelson is supported by a distressed Britannia, comforted by Captain Hardy. While two Midshipmen bring news of victory