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301 - Ambroise Louis GARNERAY (1783-1857) The Battle of Aboukir on…
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Ambroise Louis GARNERAY (1783-1857) The Battle of Aboukir on the night of the 1st to the 2nd August 1798. Oil on canvas signed lower right "L. Garneray". Antique giltwood frame with cartel. H. 33 cm - W 41 cm Historical background: After landing on 27 July in the Bay of Aboukir, the French contingent headed for Alexandria. Rear-Admiral François Paul de Brueys d'Aigalliers was in charge of protecting the French fleet, which was being pursued by the English. The formation of the French ships in line, which was supposed to provide offensive support for the troops on land as well as extensive defensive cover, proved catastrophic. Admiral Horatio Nelson launched the offensive as soon as the French positions were discovered and managed to get some of his ships to pass between the French ships' coasts: the ships were caught in the crossfire. At nightfall, the flagship Orient exploded. The defeat was total, with 13 of the 17 ships lost. English domination of the seas was established for several decades.
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About the sale The Empire at Fontainebleau - Second day
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Auction time 06/21/2026 at 10:30 AM
Lot description modified on 06/10/2026 at 9:59 AM
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Michel Bury and Henri du Cray
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