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Trafalgar Painting

Trafalgar Square, Abstract Painting
By Joey Korom
Located in San Francisco, CA
>Trafalgar SquareJoey KoromAcrylic painting on stretched canvasNatural wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Trafalgar, London
Located in San Francisco, CA
in the midground of the composition. . This painting is titled on the reverse, “Trafalgar.” It is a
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Trafalgar Square
By Azra Iqbal
Located in Deddington, GB
My name is Azra Iqbal and this is a very much loved famous urban landscape: ‘Trafalgar Square’ in
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2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Trafalgar Square
Trafalgar Square
$985
H 6.3 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
The Battle of Trafalgar Seascape Painting
Located in Queens, NY
Copy of a seascape painting titled "The Battle of Trafalgar" showing Admiral Nelson's Flagship
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Late 20th Century American Georgian Paintings

Materials

Paint

Trafalgar Square II
By Azra Iqbal
Located in Deddington, GB
Trafalgar Square II by Azra Iqbal. “This is my second version of Trafalgar square, I wanted to
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2010s Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trafalgar Square II
Trafalgar Square II
$985
H 7.09 in W 9.45 in D 0.79 in
Trafalgar Square, North -original impressionism oil painting-contemporary Art
By Michael Alford
Located in London, Chelsea
. “Trafalgar Square, North Side” by Michael Alford offers a painterly journey into the iconic heart of London
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

Trafalgar Square-original surreal wildlife cityscape painting- contemporary art
By Nathan Neven
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online. In “Trafalgar Square,” Nathan Neven transforms one of London’s most iconic landmarks
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trafalgar Square - contemporary landscape colourful mixed media painting
By Ellie Hesse
Located in London, GB
Entirely self-taught, Ellie is mainly known for her vibrantly coloured townscapes, though in recent years, she has gone on to develop her art to include more figurative work, focusin...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Early Morning in Trafalgar Square - contemporary impressionism London painting
By David Hinchliffe
Located in London, GB
Based in his homeland of Australia, David has painted extensively throughout his travels in the United States and the UK, where he is regularly represented by select commercial galle...
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

A Trafalgar Square Cornetto Concerto
By Adam de Ville
Located in London, GB
, still life, abstract and portraits. Painting is about storytelling, feeling, character and the moment
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

A Trafalgar Square Cornetto Concerto
A Trafalgar Square Cornetto Concerto
$2,396
H 24.81 in W 34.26 in D 1.19 in
Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square London Westminster by British City Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square London Westminster by British City Artist - a unique
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Canvas, Gesso, Board, Acrylic, Oil, Paint

Trafalgar Lions - original cityscape impressionism oil - contemporary art
Located in London, Chelsea
Gallery and online. Quiet and majestic, Trafalgar Lions, First Light captures a rare moment of stillness
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21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

English Naval Battle "The Trafalgar" Painted Oversize Metal Restaurant Sign
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5065 The Trafalgar naval battle sign on metal restaurant food sign
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1970s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Metal

Impressionist mid 20th century view of Trafalgar Square, Nelsons Column London
Located in Woodbury, CT
Impressionist manner and on a small scale. Acquiring a late 19th-century Impressionist painting of Hammersmith
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1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

English Naval Battle "The Trafalgar" Painted Oversized Metal Restaurant Sign
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5065 The Trafalgar naval battle sign painted on metal restrant food sign
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Vintage 1970s Paintings

Materials

Sheet Metal

Big Ben from Trafalgar Square in London a Miniature Study by Contemporary Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Big Ben from Trafalgar Square in London, using bold primary colours. A unique
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board

Original-Big Ben, Trafalgar Square-with free written poem-British Awarded Artist
Located in London, GB
visit these great paintings, she began sketching the city itself—its architecture, landscape, atmosphere
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Oil, Acrylic, Archival Paper

Oil on Wood Depicting Amiral Horatio Nelson in Military Costume England 19th
Located in palm beach, FL
panel depicts Horatio Nelson in military uniform, medalist at Trafalgar. This 19th century painting is
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Antique Late 19th Century British Paintings

Materials

Paint

Albert W Holden "One Hundred Years Ago 1805-1905" Original Print Signed & Framed
Located in Plainview, NY
painting marking the Trafalgar centenary. Dimensions: 22.75" W x 27.75" H x 1.25" D
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper

Recent Sales

Oil Painting Depicting the Battle of Trafalgar
Located in Salisbury, GB
An oil painting on board of the Battle of Trafalgar, signed E. de Bertier and dated 1944.  
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Mid-20th Century Paintings

Trafalgar Square
By Anthony Eyton
Located in London, GB
Anthony Eyton - Trafalgar Square, pastel, 54 x 84 cm
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel

Trafalgar Square
H 21.26 in W 33.08 in
The German Steamship Cap Trafalgar
Located in Vancouver, BC
A small oil painting on board of the steam ship Cap Trafalgar signed Wagener. The Cap Trafalgar
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1910s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Battle of Trafalgar' with the British and French fleet
Located in London, GB
A maritime conflict scene depicting The Battle of Trafalgar. Derek Gardner is widely considered
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20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trafalgar Square looking towards the National Gallery from Canada House
By Edward Wesson
Located in London, GB
Reproduction early 20th century painted artist's canted architrave frame Literature: This busy urban scene demonstrates that Wesson is as skilful at composing and depicting the g...
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20th Century Landscape Paintings

Lion Of Trafalgar Square - Acrylic, Modern Art, Contemporary Art, London, Lion
Located in London, GB
architectural paintings. He uses a variety of medium within his work combining oil, acrylic, spray, enamel and
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Enamel

"Trafalgar Bear, " Oil Painting
By Patrick Nevins
Located in Denver, CO
Patrick Nevins' (US based) "Trafalgar Bear" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a
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2010s Photorealist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

In Trafalgar
By George Hyde Pownall
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
Signed lower left: Geo. Hyde P.
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Battle of Trafalgar
Located in Wiscasett, ME
has successfully exhibited his work internationally and his paintings are in important collections
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20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

"The Battle of Trafalgar" by Michael Whitehand
By Michael J. Whitehand
Located in Wiscasset, ME
has successfully exhibited his work internationally and his paintings are in important collections
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20th Century British Victorian Paintings

Materials

Paint

"Trafalgar Square - Night" Hacker C.19th English Impressionist Figures Landscape
By Arthur Hacker
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
was silver. Influenced by the plein air painting of the French, his Her Daughter's Legacy, in which
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1910s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Trafalgar Square Big Ben Westminster London England by British Cityscape Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
An original painting of Westminster from Trafalgar Square with Big Ben, London, England, by leading
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

John W. Moore - Signed & Framed Mid 20th Century Oil, Trafalgar Square
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine study of Trafalgar Square from John W. Moore. Signed and inscribed on the reverse. Well
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20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Bill Bolger (1940-2024) - 1998 Oil, View From Trafalgar Hill
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed. Presented in a wooden frame. Inscribed verso. On canvas.
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20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Victory Breaking the Line - Battle of Trafalgar by John Steven Dews
By John Steven Dews
Located in New Orleans, LA
Steven Dews" (lower left) Oil on canvas John Steven Dews’ painting of the Battle of Trafalgar, the most
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20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Poppies on the Edge of a Cornfield
By Michael Strang
Located in Brecon, Powys
, St Martins in the Field Trafalgar Sq. "A painting is but a prayer; a communication with the very
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1990s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Poppies on the Edge of a Cornfield
By Michael Strang
Located in Brecon, Powys
Cornwall, St Martins in the Field Trafalgar Sq. "A painting is but a prayer; a communication with the
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1990s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Spring Afternoon, Trafalgar Square-original cityscape painting-contemporary Art
Located in London, Chelsea
painting's contemporary impressionist style is characterized by its loose brushwork and dynamic use of color
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square London by British Contemporary Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Miniature Painting of Trafalgar Square in the City of London, a unique original from leading
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Paint, Oil, Acrylic, Board

The Battle of Trafalgar, Huge British Oil Painting on Canvas, Framed
By Dion Pears
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Battle of Trafalgar by Dion Pears (British 1929-1985) signed & dated, lower left oil painting
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Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Trafalgar Square London - British art 50's Impressionist oil painting cityscape
By Hazel Ward
Located in Hagley, England
Ward. It is a super impressionist oil painting which depicts Trafalgar Square in the 1950's and takes
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20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

HMS Victory Lord Nelsons Ship at Battle of Trafalgar, oil painting
By Louis Letouche
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
HMS Victory by Louis Letouche (French 1924-2015) oil painting on linen canvas, stretched over board
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1980s Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Breaking the Line, Victory at Trafalgar
By Patrick O'Brien
Located in Greenwich, CT
Trafalgar was the most famous sea battle of the age of sail. England’s greatest naval hero, Lord Horatio
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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Battle of Trafalgar Large British Marine Oil Painting Superb Gilt Frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: R J Wakefield, Signed, British late 20th entury Title: The Battle of Trafalgar
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Late 20th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

The Battle of Trafalgar Large 19th Century British Oil Painting, large frame
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Naval Engagement (believed to depict the Battle of Trafalgar) English School, 19th century oil
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19th Century Victorian Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Painting of Trafalgar Square Rain London City by British Urban Landscape Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
black and white painting of Trafalgar Square in London is part of the London Collection. The wet
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic, Paint, Cotton Canvas, Cotton, Acrylic Polymer, Mixed Me...

Antique Marine Naval Ships Oil Painting French Frigate After Battle of Trafalgar
By Thomas Buttersworth
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & important oil on canvas maritime ship's painting by Thomas Buttersworth (1768-1842), "A
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Early 1800s English School Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Nelson's Column Trafalgar Square Westminster London Contemporary British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
An original painting of Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square with Big Ben, London, by leading British
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2010s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paint, Acrylic, Board

Trafalgar Square, Big Ben, Westminster London by British Cityscape Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
An original painting of Westminster from Trafalgar Square with Big Ben, London, by leading British
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2010s Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic, Paint, Cotton Canvas

The Battle of Trafalgar - Dramatic Naval Engagement French & British Ships OIL
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Trafalgar Medium: signed oil painting on board, framed Size: framed: 26 x 30 inches canvas: 20 x 24
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20th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Contemporary Realism of Trafalgar Square in London by Collectible British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Contemporary Realism of Trafalgar Square & St Michaels Tower in London at Night by Collectible
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2010s Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gesso, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Canvas, Cotton Canvas

The Last Action Of Santisima Trinidad At The Battle Of Trafalgar, 1805
By Thomas Luny
Located in Blackwater, GB
The Last Action Of Santisima Trinidad At The Battle Of Trafalgar, 1805 attributed to Thomas Luny
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Early 19th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Oil On Canvas With The Battle Of Trafalgar 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Oil On Canvas With The Battle Of Trafalgar 18th Century LARGE 18th CENTURY OIL OF THE ENGLISH
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Antique Mid-18th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Small Paining of the German Steamship Cap Trafalgar Sunk off Trinidad in 1914
By Wagener
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A small oil painting on board signed Wagener of the steam ship cap Trafalgar which was sunk off
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Early 20th Century German Other Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Enormous Signed Oil - Naval Battle Engagment Napoleonic Warships at Sea
By Laarhouen
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Naval Engagement Dutch School, 20th century signed, "Laarhouen" oil painting on canvas, framed
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Late 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Fountain -Trafalgar Square" by Beatrice Stella Pedder
By Beatrice Stella Pedder
Located in Alexandria, VA
This impressionistic rendition of the fountain in Trafalgar square is signed lower right "B. S
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Vintage 1930s English Paintings

Battle and Victory of Trafalgar by Robert Dodd
Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire
A set of four colored aqua tint engravings of the battle and victory of Trafalgar by Robert Dodd
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Antique Early 1800s English British Colonial Paintings

Battle and Victory of Trafalgar by Robert Dodd
Battle and Victory of Trafalgar by Robert Dodd
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 0.79 in

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Trafalgar Painting For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate trafalgar painting for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Contemporary style, while we also have 2 Contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a trafalgar painting from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right trafalgar painting is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, black, beige and brown. Creating a trafalgar painting has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Angela Wakefield, Charles Edward Dixon, Arthur Hacker, John Welsh and Louis Letouche are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and acrylic paint, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Trafalgar Painting?

The price for a trafalgar painting in our collection starts at $556 and tops out at $15,000 with the average selling for $3,957.

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