The Battle of the Nile — T. Luney (1800)
Smoke rolling over a blood-orange horizon, guns thundering across Aboukir Bay. This fine-art reproduction—after T. Luney (1800)—captures the decisive clash of 1–3 August 1798, when Rear-Admiral Horatio Nelson drove the Royal Navy into the anchored French fleet under Vice-Admiral Brueys. You can almost feel the evening breeze in the rigging and the vibration of broadsides as light fades and the Mediterranean becomes a theatre of fire and resolve.
Why it captivates
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Pivotal victory — the action that crippled French sea power and reshaped the Napoleonic Wars.
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Atmosphere & motion — dusk, smoke, and rippled water arranged with convincing maritime detail.
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Panoramic storytelling — British van pressing in; French line at anchor; shore batteries answering from Egypt.
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Conversation piece — a commanding horizontal composition that anchors study, library, or office walls.
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Collector-friendly — a faithful reproduction of an 1800 portrayal, ready for premium display.
What you’ll see
A sweeping view across Aboukir Bay as British ships bear down on the anchored French line: muzzle-flashes stitch the dusk; ensigns and battle lanterns punctuate the haze; and the Egyptian shoreline—fort guns and small craft—frames the engagement. Luney’s disciplined rigging, sail-plans, and hull geometry lead the eye from near-water detail to distant silhouettes, balancing spectacle with seamanlike accuracy.
A richer historical frame
The Nile crowned a relentless pursuit of the French expedition that sailed from Toulon for Alexandria with Napoleon’s army aboard. Nelson’s strike in early August 1798 shattered the French fleet, isolated the army ashore, and shifted the Mediterranean balance for the remainder of the wars. T. Luney’s 1800 treatment belongs to that first generation of eyewitness-informed depictions—where memory, reports, and draughtsmanship converge into enduring naval art.
Choose your finish
🌟 Heavyweight Paper (160 gsm matte)
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Archival-grade, smooth matte stock ideal for framing under glass.
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Crisp linework and tonal depth with minimal glare.
💎 Laminated (True Encapsulation)
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Encapsulated in 2 × 80-micron gloss laminate, sealed edge-to-edge for durability.
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Wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms, studios, and busy spaces.
🪵 Laminated + Timber Hang Rails (Ready to hang)
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Lacquered natural timber rails with fitted hanging cord; no frame required.
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Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
🏆 Archival Canvas (395 gsm HP Professional Matte)
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Museum-quality texture with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for rich tone and crisp detail.
🪵 Canvas + Timber Hang Rails (Gallery-ready)
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As above, supplied with lacquered natural timber rails and hanging cord.
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Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed delivery.
Size (W × H)
841 × 494 mm (approx. 33.11 × 19.45 in)
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Orientation: Landscape
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Aspect ratio: ~1.703 : 1
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Nearest standard frame: A1 (594 × 841 mm) — landscape
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Framing tips:
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Classic look: Use an A1 frame with a mat window cut slightly undersize (e.g., ~837 × 490 mm) to overlap edges by 2–3 mm.
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Contemporary look: Float-mount in an A1 frame—the ~100 mm vertical difference to A1 creates elegant top/bottom reveals.
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Custom sizing: Available on request (alternate aspect ratios or an added white border).
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
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| Title | The Battle of the Nile |
| Painted/Date | T. Luney, 1800 (reproduction after the original) |
| Historical Context | Major naval engagement at Aboukir Bay, 1–3 Aug 1798; Nelson defeats the French under Brueys |
| Commission/Provenance | After the 1800 work by T. Luney; reproduction prepared for premium wall display |
| Print Size | 841 mm (W) × 494 mm (H) |
| Available Finishes | Paper, Laminated, Laminated + Timber Hang Rails, Canvas, Canvas + Timber Hang Rails |
| Paper Weight | 160 gsm archival matte |
| Laminate | 2 × 80-micron gloss (true encapsulation) |
| Canvas Weight | 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas |
| Inks | Pigment-based, fade-resistant |
| Optional Hang Rails | Natural timber, lacquered; fitted hanging cord (allow up to 10 working days) |
| Origin | Printed in Australia |
Who it’s for
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Maritime historians & scholars
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Collectors & curators of Age-of-Sail art
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Educators & museums teaching the Nile campaign and Napoleonic naval warfare
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Interior stylists & designers seeking heritage centrepieces
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Gift-givers celebrating sailors, veterans, and seafaring families
Our Commitment
Every print is produced locally in Australia on premium substrates with careful colour management, then checked and packed by hand so it arrives ready to impress. From studio to wall, we stand behind the craftsmanship and historical integrity of your piece.
Bring Luney’s sweeping Nile panorama into your space—order your fine-art print today.
