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The Revenge under command of Sir Richard Grenville (c1542-91) engaging Spanish fleet off Flores
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The Revenge under command of Sir Richard Grenville (c1542-91) engaging Spanish fleet off Flores
The Revenge under command of Sir Richard Grenville (c1542-91) engaging Spanish fleet off Flores. Cut off from English fleet, fought until overwhelmed 1591. Tennyson celebrated the bravery in his poem The Revenge: A Ballad of the Fleet. Colour-printed lithograph c1900
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1591 Ballad Battle Bravery C1900 Celebrated Colour Printed Command Fleet Fought Grenville Literature Lithograph Naval Overwhelmed Poem Richard Spanish Tennyson Engaging Flores Revenge
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This print captures a pivotal moment in naval history, depicting the intense battle between The Revenge, under the command of Sir Richard Grenville, and the Spanish fleet off Flores. In 1591, cut off from the English fleet, Grenville's ship valiantly fought against overwhelming odds until its ultimate defeat. This extraordinary act of bravery was immortalized by Alfred Lord Tennyson in his renowned poem "The Revenge: A Ballad of the Fleet". The color-printed lithograph, created around 1900, beautifully brings to life this epic clash on the high seas. The intricate details and vibrant hues evoke a sense of drama and heroism that characterized this historic encounter. Sir Richard Grenville's leadership and unwavering determination are vividly portrayed in this image. As he commands his crew amidst chaos and destruction, their courage shines through as they face insurmountable challenges. This artwork not only commemorates a significant event in British naval history but also celebrates human resilience and valor in the face of adversity. It serves as a testament to both literary genius and artistic craftsmanship. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back to that fateful day when The Revenge clashed with the Spanish fleet off Flores—a battle forever etched into our collective memory.
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